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NEXT Generation Young Professionals Deliver Christmas Cheer

North Little Rock, Arkansas -- The NEXT Generation Young Professionals (NGYP) of the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce are hosting a benefit for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program on Thursday, December 9, 2010 from 5:00 – 7:00pm at the Cregeen's Irish Pub located at 301 Main Street in North Little Rock.

NGYP is asking the community to come out and support the Marine Corps Toys for Tots to ensure that every child in Arkansas has a Christmas. Guests can bring a new, unwrapped toy or make a monetary donation. There will be light appetizers and drink specials.

Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity is the fund raising, funding and support organization for the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted

NGYP is sponsored by the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce and was formed to help engage young professionals in civic and networking opportunities that stimulate economic, community and workforce development in North Little Rock.

For more information, contact the Chamber at 501-372-5959 or visit www.nlrchamber.org.