Colfax Firemen's Toy Box fund faces need

Colfax Volunteer Firemen’s annual Toy Box fund raising drive is now underway. Colfax Volunteers have operated the toy drive for 30 years and over those years have been able to provide toys to many kids throughout Whitman County.

Annually between 200 and 300 kids are provided toys to make their Christmas more enjoyable. Due to the economy, this year’s need for increased donations is even more important.

This Christmas season 550 letters will be sent out to qualifying families throughout Whitman County inviting them to participate. It is anticipated $7,000 to $8,000 will be needed to meet the ne...