GACC South – Houston Holiday Toy Drive

Donate a Toy and Network with the German-American Business Community

The German-American Chamber of Commerce – South is holding a Holiday Toy Drive to support Cotton Foundation in their efforts to restore children’s lives. The Cotton Foundation is a charitable foundation focused on assisting children impacted by natural disasters and other life-altering events and is a part of Cotton Holdings, Inc.

Cotton Holdings, Inc. is a leading infrastructure support services company with subsidiaries that conduct business under the Cotton Commercial USA, Cotton International, Cotton Roofing, Cotton Logistics, Cotton Culinary, OneLodge and One Roof brands. Headquartered in Katy, Texas, with an International Logistics Center and regional offices throughout North America, Cotton provides property restoration and recovery, construction, roofing, consulting, temporary housing and culinary services to public and private entities worldwide when disaster strikes.

GACC South is collecting new toys for children 1-12. Please note that the toys should be unwrapped. Any new toy of value is greatly appreciated and accepted.
The toy drive will be open until December 15; if you cannot attend the event you can still donate a toy. Toys will be accepted at the GACC South office from 8am – 5pm.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00 pm

Location:
1900 West Loop South, 3rd floor
Houston, TX 77027

Event Fee: Free admission with the donation of at least one toy

Registration

RSVP: Please register by November 26, 2017

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