Elite DNA Behavioral Health collecting toys to benefit Children's Advocacy Center of SWFL
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FORT MYERS, Fla. - Floridant -- Elite DNA Behavioral Health, a comprehensive behavioral and mental health care provider, is collecting new and unwrapped toys to support the Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida's Christmas toy drive.

From Monday, Nov. 4 to Thursday, Dec. 5, Elite DNA is collecting toys at 11 offices from Bradenton to Naples and is calling on the community for support. The toys will be distributed to local children and families through the Children's Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida.

The Children's Advocacy Center's mission is to provide a coordinated response to child victims of abuse and neglect, and to improve the lives of at-risk children and their families through prevention services. This toy drive provides the opportunity to serve a vulnerable community during a time when mental health can be challenging.

The community is invited to drop off donations at Elite DNA locations between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays from Nov. 4 to Dec. 5. Participating Elite DNA locations include:

• Bradenton: 5325 State Road 64 E., Suite B, 941-277-9922
• Cape Coral: 418 SW 47^th Terrace, 239-673-9034
• Estero: 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, 3^rd floor, 239-676-0608
• Fort Myers – Metro: 4310 Metro Parkway, Suite 205, 239-690-6906
• Fort Myers – Plantation: 6430 Plantation Park Court, Suite 200, 239-215-1025
• Lehigh Acres: 228 Plaza Drive, Suite D, 239-491-8204
• Naples: 2230 Venetian Court, Suite 1, 239-236-5448
• Port Charlotte: 3191 Harbor Blvd., Suites A-B, 941-883-4518
• Port Charlotte: 1777 Tamiami Trail, Suite 201, 941-249-4354
• Sarasota: 2401 University Parkway, #104, 941-263-8440
• Venice: 421 Commercial Court, Suite B, 941-244-4377

In addition to in-person donations, the Children's Advocacy Center has also created an Amazon Wish List (https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1PV30QG88S8WR?ref_=wl_share), which includes preferred items for boys and girls K-12. Items purchased through the wish list will be shipped directly to the Children's Advocacy Center. Please note that items resembling realistic weapons or any food items will not be accepted.

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For more information on the holiday drive, visit EliteDNA.com/CACHolidayDrive.