Chicago, IL. – Mary’s Court, Isiah Thomas’ family foundation, is partnering with the Marillac Social Center for the Second Annual Holiday Toy Giveaway in the former NBA star’s hometown of Chicago. The toy giveaway will benefit Chicago youth ranging from Pre-K to 8th grade. Thomas will be on hand for the toy event, and will also help distribute winter coats, books, hats and gloves. Thomas will also raffle off bikes.
Marillac Social Center provides vital programs and services in the areas of child development, social services, family services, senior services and youth programs. Thomas’s mother was a longtime supporter of Marillac Social Center, and he founded the family foundation in her honor.
In addition to Thomas’ Annual Holiday Toy Giveaway, Mary’s Court Foundation will also be donating toys to Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica in Chicago.
WHO: Isiah Thomas
WHAT: 2nd Annual Holiday Toy Giveaway
WHERE: Marillac House
212 S Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
WHEN: December 19, 2013
1:30pm-4:00pm
ABOUT MARY’S COURT CHARITY
Mary’s Court, established in 2010, is the family foundation of Basketball Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas. Mary’s Court commemorates the life and legacy of Isiah’s mother, Mary Thomas, as a transformational agent of service to the economically disadvantaged. Mary’s Court strives to create a model for schools and communities that inspires academic success, promotes good health, encourages housing and economic development, and builds safe communities.
ABOUT MARILLAC SOCIAL CENTER
Since 1914, Marillac Social Center has been serving the needs of the poor and working poor of the west side of Chicago. Sponsored by the Daughters of Charity, Marillac Social Center provides vital programs and services in the areas of child development, social services, family services, senior services and youth programs.