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United Drives to Collect Children's Toys

May 7, 2013 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
D.C. United News Release


Washington, D.C. (May 7, 2013) -Through its United Drives program, D.C. United collects items at select home games to benefit non-profit organizations within the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area. During the month of May, D.C. United will collect new children's toys to benefit the Children's Center. This month's drive will be held on May 25 as the Black-and-Red take on the Portland Timbers. Items donated can include board games, dolls, and action figures. Buy tickets here .

The Children's Center, located in Southeast DC, is a community center in an area that is plagued with drug use and crime. The Children's Center offers homework assistance, computer education, arts and crafts, organized team sports, and a mid-afternoon snack. Donations collected at United's game will help provides birthday and holiday gifts to children who otherwise may not receive presents.

The United Drives booth is located outside of RFK Stadium's Gate A and will open an hour and a half prior to kickoff, closing 15 minutes into the first half. Any fan that donates an item will receive a "Buy One, Get One Free" ticket voucher good for any D.C. United regular season home game as well as a United promotional item, as a thank you from the club. Donations are also accepted in the D.C. United offices on non-game days, located on the fourth floor of RFK Stadium

For more information on the United Drives program or to receive more information about any of D.C. United's Community Relations' initiatives, please contact Aprile Pritchet at apritchet@dcunited.com.

REMAINING DRIVES SCHEDULE

25-May-13

Children's Toys

The Children's Center

29-Jun-13

Soccer Equipment

Leveling the Playing Field

24-Aug-13

School Supplies

United for DC

27-Jul-13

Care Package supplies

USO

15-Sep-13

Books

United for DC

12-Oct-13

Toiletries Drive

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