BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Aug. 2, 2019 - 58th Assembly District Leader Cory Provost is inviting members of the media, community leaders and the general public to join him at a special event to be kicked off this month.

The first annual "Christmas in August Toy Drive" will take place Tuesday, August 13 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The event, to be held at SUEDE (5610 Clarendon Road in Brooklyn), will feature a collection of donated toys and winter attire for local children in need along with Caribbean cuisine courtesy of SUEDE and a visit from District Leader Cory Provost, community leaders and other special guests.

The price of entry into the event is a new, unwrapped toy or a new, youth-size scarf, hat or pair of gloves.

Following the kick off of the toy drive on August 13, Provost will continue to collect toys and clothing for children through November. Donated items will be distributed to children in December.

"I welcome the community to join me at our Christmas in August event and share our abundance with our local children in need," Provost said. "I look forward to spearheading a toy and winter clothing drive that will keep our children warm and happy this coming holiday season. This is just one of the ways I am working to build community and serve all the people of the 58th Assembly District."

Guests can RSVP for the event at https://www.supportcory.com/event-info/community-toy-driv....

About Cory Provost
Cory Provost is the democratic state committeeman/district leader of the 58th Assembly District, serving the neighborhoods of East Flatbush, Brownsville, and Canarsie. He has served as the Brooklyn Field Director for Secretary Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign in 2016 and was elected to serve as a Presidential Delegate for Secretary Clinton and former President Barack Obama in 2012. He also served the residents of New York City as the Central Brooklyn/Caribbean-American Liaison for the New York City Comptroller. Provost graduated from CUNY-Brooklyn College with a bachelor's degree in philosophy and a master's degree in urban policy and administration. While completing his studies at CUNY, he was honored to serve as a trustee for the university.

Learn more about Cory Provost at https://www.supportcory.com/. Follow Provost on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/teamprovost/ and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/coryprovost.

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