Imagine a Christmas with no gifts under the tree. For many families in our area, that is a harsh reality. But you can make a difference with the CBS 42 Youth First Holiday Toy Drive. Just drop off a new, unwrapped gift at participating Academy Sports & Outdoors, Little Caesar's, or America's First Federal Credit Union locations. December 13th is the last day toys will be accepted. By sharing in the spirit of giving, you can make this a very special Christmas for those in need.

Another way to give is to bring a toy and non-perishable food item to the 2009 "Step in the Name of Love" Step Extravaganza November 21 at Boutwell. For more information about that event, click here.

If you are a family looking for help this holiday season, or know one who might, click here for more information. Registration is on November 18th, starting at 9am.