Henry J. Austin Health Center Inc. (HJAHC) welcomed 300 pediatric patients and their families for a holiday celebration titled Bringing Smiles Beyond Healthcare. The Inaugural Community Toy Drive on Saturday, Dec. 13, transformed the health center on Warren St. into a Winter Wonderland, offering fa milies a full holiday experience made possible through local sponsorships. Children enjoyed photos with Santa, hot chocolate, pizza and a food truck, with support from Special Pizza City and Oliver’s Essential Food Truck. Toys were donated by health center staff, members of the Board of Directors, the Mercer County Correctional PBA Union, Langhorne Sam’s Club and other community supporters. The Trenton Fire Department participated in the event, as firefighters joined dozens of volunteers who helped to create a festive and welcoming environment for families. The event focused on celebrating children and strengthening connections with families served by the health center. “This event showed what our community can do when people come together for children,” said Chief Executive Officer Charles L. Davis II. “We are grateful to everyone who donated toys, gift cards or their time. What mattered most was seeing the joy on our children’s faces. One child was overheard saying, ‘This is the best day ever,’ and that says everything about the impact of this day.” A press release noted the toy drive marked the health center’s first large-scale holiday community event and reflected its commitment to supporting families beyond clinical care. HJAHC is a federally qualified health center serving the Trenton community with comprehensive primary, pediatric, dental and behavioral health services. ...read more read less