In keeping with the giving 40+ year old tradition and in the spirit of holidays, FOG (Festival of Globe) and Fremont Hindu Temple organized a Holiday Toy and Blanket Drive on Dec. 7, 2025. This giveaway distributed toys to needy children including incarcerated youth and destitute kids.
This year there was a record number of toys and blankets collected for distribution despite increasing costs and an uncertain economy. There was a tremendous outpouring of generosity and support among the community. Toys were donated to needy and destitute children of Alameda, Marin and other Bay Area counties.
The event was attended by elected officials including Alameda County District Attorney Ursula Jones Dickson and Fremont Mayor Dr. Raj Salwan.
Dr. Romesh Japra, founder and convener, FOG, said, “We at Festival of Globe and Fremont Hindu Temple have been holding the Toy Drive for the past 42 years to spread the joy right from the Festival of Lights through Christmas and New Year….Thanks to all the donors of toys, blankets and other accessories for needy, destitute, incarcerated, juvenile and other children.”
Thank you so much for including those who might be overlooked, incarcerated youth, & destitute children. Blessings to each of you.
Thank you so much for including those who might be overlooked, incarcerated youth, & destitute children. Blessings to each of you.
Thank you so much for including those who might be overlooked, incarcerated youth, & destitute children. Blessings to each of you.