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A recent incident of water damage has severely affected a holiday toy drive at a health clinic in the Pittsburgh area. Essential items such as diapers, formula, and other supplies have been rendered unusable, complicating the clinic's efforts to support families in need during the festive season. The water damage not only ruined these critical supplies but also directly impacted the toys intended for their annual toy drive, which aims to bring joy to children in the community.
The clinic had been preparing for this year's drive with great anticipation, hoping to gather a significant number of toys to distribute to local families facing financial hardships. However, the unexpected damage has left organizers scrambling to recover and find alternative ways to meet the needs of the families they serve. Volunteers and staff are now focused on assessing the extent of the damage and seeking donations to replenish their supplies, ensuring that the spirit of giving still shines through this holiday season.
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