It is not too late to bring Christmas cheer to children in need by donating toys or money to the Orange County Fire Authority’s (OCFA) annual toy drive. For 29 years, OCFA has partnered with Spark of Love along with over 100 non-profit organizations to bring the joy of Christmas to children in the state….
Orange County Fire Authority Toy Drive Delivers Christmas Joy to Children
December 23, 2021
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