COMMUNITY Alameda County firefighters annual holiday toy drive underway

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He loves being on the giving side, especially because he knows what it's like to be on the other side.

"To be able to take those toys, give them to a small nonprofit and you see a line down the road of people. Honestly, I remember that because, when I was young, I was actually in one of those lines," he said. "We used to go the Salvation Army in Stockton and we'd get toys from there."

He's been able to make a difference while sharing his passion for his career with the community he is proud to serve.

"It's unbelievable. Unbelievable. It's like superpowers, honestly," Powell said. "It just takes one toy – one interaction – it can change a kid's life."

Powell said they will take toy donations through the end of the year.

"New, unwrapped toys are the best. But, honestly, the biggest thing – think of what a high school kid would need," he said. "I feel like sometimes they get missed because a lot of toys that come in are for young kids

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