EARLY LEARNING CENTRE CYPRUS AND THE CYPRUS RED CROSS SOCIETY (YOUTH SECTION) TEAMED UP FOR A CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE
Early Learning Centre and The Cyprus Red Cross Society Youth Section have teamed up for a Children’s Christmas Toy Drive and invite local residents and businesses to donate toys and gifts to impoverished children this Christmas.
ELC’s 40th birthday event which was held on November 15that all ELC stores in Cyprus marked ’40 days to Christmas’ and was the official launch of the Toy Drive where many children and adults donated their used toys or gifts to the less fortunate. All ELC stores throughout Cyprus will collect toys up to December 24th 2014.
The donations collected will be distributed through the Cyprus Red Cross Society Youth Section–which give the gifts to parents and caregivers so that their children can receive gifts from people they love during the holiday season. The Toys can be old or new but must not be damaged or unsafe for children.
“It inspires each and every one of us at ELC Cyprus to know that the toys that will be collected by ELC and distributed by the Cyprus Red Cross Society Youth Section will end up in the hands of deserving children. We are very appreciative of everyone’s generosity of time and resources to make this Toy Drive happen.” said Skev Antoniou, Chairman, ELC Cyprus.
ELC around the world
ELC has over 500 stores in 44 countries. This presence around the world is a reflection of the valuable and unique qualities of Early Learning Centre. ELC is based on a simple philosophy – children learn best when they are having fun!
When ELC was established in the UK by John Beale in 1974 (over 40 years ago) it sought to find toys that were developmental, robust, high quality, value for money, safe and most of all fun to play with. As the business grew, it began developing, designing and manufacturing its own toys to its own strict criteria. By distributing directly to its customers ELC could offer better quality and better prices. Around the world this principle remains ever present in everything we do and in everything that is included in our range.
Child development
Children develop most critically up to the age of six. ELC encourages children to learn and play whilst having fun; to interact with their parents, siblings, grandparents and those that care for them. By the time a child is six they have learnt to walk, talk, write, read, use numbers laugh, enjoy music, language, and social interaction – the building blocks for all future development. These formative years influence and make a difference throughout a childs life.
ELC in Cyprus
ELC was first established in Cyprus in October 1995. ELC has evolved and continues to include the latest learning in the field of child development. All our Toys meet or exceed the highest European and International standards of Toy safety. ELC makes shopping easy. Stores are designed to be comfortable. Products are easy to find. Staff are willing, helpful and knowledgeable. Customers can also order via the catalogue, website or telephone. All ELC toys are supported by a no quibble returns policy and where possible spare parts are available.
Part of ELC Cyprus Corporate Social Responsible plan is giving back to the community, especially children. In Cyprus ELC supports the Cyprus Red Cross and variouschildrens’ and church charities. Our global charity partner is Save the Children.