Press Release Date: December 4, 2007

Contact: James Jones (267) 235-6776/ iiones@Youthactionteam.org

Youth Action' Its 2nd Annual Toy Drive
Philadelphia, PA Youth Action will host its 2nd Annual Toy Drive on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 from 6pm-10pm at Platinum Grille Restaurant, n19 Crittenden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19118. This charitable event is being held to bring the holiday cheer and the feeling of home to the children who benefit from the outreach services of Southern Home Services, a Philadelphia-based program that provides free food, clothing, furniture and housing assistance to those in need.

Last year, Youth Action was able to provide holiday gifts and toys to more than 30 families that reside at Eliza Shirley House, an emergency shelter facility, and are committed to providing continuous support to our communities in need.

Youth Action asks that you support this worthy event by bringing a new, unwrapped toy. You will also have the opportunity to speak with Youth Action members to learn more about its organization, its mission and the community service that it provides to residents of Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. This is a FREE event and refreshments will be served.
Youth Action spokesperson, James Jones stated, "Once again, our organization has risen to the challenge to meet the needs of those that are less fortunate this holiday season in Philadelphia. What makes this holiday season special is not gifts that we receive, but rather the ability to come together for a common good. Youth Action looks forward to hosting its 2nd Annual Toy Drive and many more. "

Youth Action is a not-for-profit community organization founded in 2003 by alumni of the Tavis Smiley Foundation and consists of young African American teens and young adults aspiring for positive change in their communities. What sets Youth Action apart from many other community organizations is that aside from a handful of adults who are involved, high school and college students solely run the organization. These ambitious and dynamic youth are committed to making an effective change in their communities. Youth Action's mission is to maintain an effective youth-based program that strives to solve major issues that plague youth throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. Youth Action's main focus is to aid in the qualities it believes• are essential to leading humane and productive lives. For more information about Youth Action and its outreach programs, please contact spokesperson James Jones at iiones@Youthactionteam.org, (267) 235-6776 or visit us at: www.vouthactionteam.org

The Tavis Smiley Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1999 by media personality Tavis Smiley to enlighten, encourage, and empower youth by providing leadership skills that will promote and enhance the quality of life for their lives, their community and the world. Since its inception, more than 5,500 youth have participated in the foundation's leadership workshops and conferences. The foundation is based in Los Angeles. For more information, visit www.vouthtoleaders.org