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July 2016 NYCHA Notes 

Christmas in July Toy Drive

Michael Corwin
From left are Hispanic Society of NYCHA officers Fernando Pagán, 1st vice president; Edith Irizarry-Oviedo, secretary; Ligia Santiago, sergeant-at-arms; and Jose Ortiz, president.

The Hispanic Society of NYCHA held a Christmas in July toy drive to benefit children at Wyckoff Medical Center in Brooklyn. A wide array of toys was donated by Society members, friends and families. “We are very encouraged by the response, on short notice, by so many individuals,” reported Society 1st Vice President Fernando Pagán. Donations are being accepted through July. Interested employees may contact Mr. Pagán at 306-4068 or Secretary Edith I. Irizarry- Oviedo, who spearheaded the drive, at 212-306-3803 for additional information. The Hispanic Society meets the second Wednesday of every month, with its next meeting on August 10. All interested employees are invited.