Youngstown’s very own Mr. and Mrs. Claus delivered gifts to kids impacted by violence who are in need of extra support this holiday season.
Youngstown Mayor Jamael Tito Brown and his family members, who played the role of Mr. and Mrs. Claus and Santa’s elves, on Thursday morning gifted 11 families with toys, said William “Guy” Burney, executive director of the Community Initiative to Reduce Violence in Youngstown.
Michael, an 8-year-old Youngstown resident, waited for Santa to arrive with gifts outside the YMCA in Youngstown. He said he’s been good this year, and a YMCA employee agreed. Mahoning Matters has changed the child’s name to protect his identity.
Michael’s aunt brought him to the after-school care program at YMCA in Youngstown two years ago and his caregiver Olivia Murphy, youth and teen program director at the YMCA, said he’s been helpful and caring.
