Article by Natalie Tee Gaither
The 32nd annual Spark of Love toy drive brought joy and hope to approximately 175 families
and 350 children in the Alhambra Unified School District (AUSD) community. Once again,
AUSD partnered with the Alhambra Fire Department (AFD), the Alhambra Educational
Foundation, Alhambra Teachers Association, Tzu Chi Foundation and other local organizations
to make the holiday season special for families in need. The Spark of Love distribution, held on
Saturday, December 14, 2024, was a heartwarming success, thanks to the community’s kindness
and generosity. Families enjoyed a delicious breakfast, freshly-cooked by AFD firefighters
before volunteers assisted each child as they selected from thousands of donated toys. We are
grateful to all who generously gave toys and monetary donations, and to those who gave their
time to help spread holiday cheer and make the season a little brighter for local struggling
families. (Photo Credit: AUSD Communications Intern Brayton Andrade)
