Toys for Manhattan was started in the 1960’s by Al Myers, a police officer who collected toys and gifts from fellow officers for a family on Christmas Eve who had nothing. He saw the need and continued helping those in need in the community until he retired in 2001 from the program. At that time Judy Padgett took over the program and continues to help as many as possible each year so that children and families will have a better holiday.
Al Myers, founder of Toys for Manhattan 
Al Myers, founder of Toys for Manhattan