Merrill Gardens at Kirkland is proud to partner with KITH and the Kirkland Downtown Association to conduct a holiday toy drive for needy children and families in the area. The public is invited to participate by donating a new child’s toy at the KITH donation station in the Merrill Gardens lobby at 201 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland. Donations may be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. through Dec. 11. New children’s clothing, non-perishable foods, and monetary donations to KITH will also be gladly accepted. For more information, call 425-828-2570.

About Merrill Gardens at Kirkland

Merrill Gardens at Kirkland offers seniors 62 and over a comprehensive retirement community with features that appeal to everyone’s lifestyle. With 115 apartments, Merrill Gardens at Kirkland provides a full range of services, including independent living and assisted living. Residents of the community enjoy Anytime Dining™ and benefit from the Active Living program with a fitness program suited to their needs. Merrill Gardens at Kirkland was voted “Best Senior Living Facility” in the Kirkland Reporter’s 2010 Best of Kirkland reader’s poll. For more information about Merrill Gardens at Kirkland, call 425-828-2570.

About KITH

KITH is a local, non-profit neighborhood organization that has been providing transitional and long-term housing for Eastside families in need for more than 20 years. For information, visit www.kithcares.org