QL Toy Drive Coordinator Michelle Yaskel and QL Chair John Clifton donated over 140 toys to New York Families of Autistic Children at their annual Christmas event in Howard Beach on December 15. These toys were collected over the course of the fall season by the Queens Libertarians, who have conducted the annual drive since 2001. Yaskel distributed many of the dolls, puzzles, action figures and other items to kids attending the affair, with the remainder to go to more children over the holiday period.
Toys will also go to some programs affiliated with NYFAC such as the Wounded Warrior Project. Yaskel is very appreciative of foundation Chair 
Frank Scafo, who readily agreed for the group to be a recipient. Yaskel advises she may not be able to continue to lead the drive due to several logistical complications, so other Queens members are invited to offer to participate as a coordinator in 2020 and onward. Step up and exercise individual responsibility via promoting charity by example, and Merry Christmas, everyone!