Borough Wide
Toys for tots
Hats off to Brian Gotlieb for heading the 20th anniversary of the Shorefront Toys for Tots.
Brian founded the Shorefront Toys for Tots organization to distribute gifts to underprivileged children during Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa, in honor of his late mother, Myrna Helene Gotlieb, who passed away in 1993.
The Standing O pal held the Children First Awards on Nov. 19 at Sirico’s and honored six of the community’s finest vollies for exemplifying his mom’s generous spirit.
“These individuals, like my late mother, have touched and helped improve the lives of thousands of children throughout our community and beyond,” Brian said. “My mother stressed the importance of giving back and being active in the community and looking to follow my mother’s teachings, I decided to work on issues that affected children and created Shorefront Toys for Tots in 1995.”
Standing O gives thanks to Brian with a shout-out that he can add to his mantle of good deeds, and asks readers to give him a call if they are interested in donating a toy or two — or more. Well what are you waiting for? The holidays are just around the corner
Shorefront Toys for Tots, [2930 W. Fifth St. in Brighton Beach; 718-996-5668].
