Bank of North GA Hosts Toy Drive

Recognizing that there are literally thousands of families in desperate need of assistance during the holiday season, Bank of North Georgia and Bank of Coweta are hosting a Holiday Toy Drive from through Dec. 16 at all 46 branches in metro Atlanta. Last year, a total of 2,787 toys were collected through this program.

“Bank of North Georgia is very much at the heart of community life in Metro Atlanta, supporting those institutions and programs that make the communities we serve desirable places to live and work," said Don Howard, Chairman and CEO of Bank of North Georgia. "Our branch teams are excited to embrace a local charity this season by collecting new, unwrapped toys to help local families. We are hoping that all children will have a joyous holiday this year."

Each branch selected a local charity to support. The Woodstock branch, located at 200 Pkwy. 575, is sponsoring the .

The Division of Family and Children Services investigates child abuse, finds foster homes for abused and neglected children, helps low income, out-of-work parents get back on their feet, assists with childcare costs for low income parents who are working or in job training and provides numerous support services and innovative programs to help troubled families.

Customers and local residents can participate in the Holiday Toy Drive by bringing new, unwrapped toys for boys and girls to the .