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Holiday Volunteering: Santa’s Winter Wonderland
More than 4,000 toys will be distributed to 1,300 youth at the annual event sponsored by the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority and the Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities.

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Who: Santa’s Winter Wonderland
What: More than 150 volunteers are needed to help organize and distribute more than 4,000 toys to 1,300 Alexandria youth.
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When: Dec. 19 is the day of the event, but organizers are also needed to help set up beforehand.
Where: 901 Wythe St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Why: To help spread holiday cheer to the children of Alexandria.
Contact: Jason Ellis, jellis@arha.us
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