PHILADELPHIA - A local woman is asking for the public's help with donations to make the holidays brighter for children affected by gun violence in the city."At one point in my life, as a child, the only gifts I did receive were donations from non-profit organizations," said Lena Smith.
It’s the reason she pays it forward every year with a toy drive to help families have Christmas. "This is my way of giving back to my community," she said.
Years before, she donated to her church, shelters and a foster care agency. When deciding who would benefit this year Lena says her vision was crystal clear. "To give back to those children who are suffering from losing loved ones from gun violence," she said.