Grace House continues mission with Toy Drive 

By: Darren Doyle

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- A longtime community nonprofit is ensuring children in the area have a proper holiday season.

Grace House will host a toy giveaway on Saturday, Dec. 13, for children up to 12 years old. Parents and guardians are preferred to attend the event with their children. 

The pure joy and appreciation children show keep Grace House Director Ruth Costello's passion for giving to the community alive. 

"Our motto is 'It's free for a smile', so to me, the joy is watching the kids, watching the parent that can't afford to buy five new toys to get some toys for her kids," Costello said. 

Along with one free wrapped new toy, children who attend will receive a snack bag and have a chance to create a fun balloon sculpture with a balloon artist. 

This event is set to take place from 8 to 10 a.m. at 2638 Lafayette St. Anyone with questions is asked to contact the store at 816-262-9401.