Holiday wishes granted for dozens of families in the North Philadelphia area.

Toy Drive: Holiday wishes granted for dozens of families in the north Philadelphia area.

American Dreaming magazine has called on its loyal supporters to grab one extra item while holiday shopping, to be donated to deserving families participating in the CCIS program in North Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, PA — the decision was simple; as the creators of American dreaming magazine decided to forgo their bi-monthly issue release event for the opportunity to help families in the North Philadelphia area. Partnering with CCIS north and Rictascale Records LLC, the team of American Dreaming Magazine plans to collect toys, clothing and educational items for under privileged families hoping that this will serve as some relief during a stressful holiday season.

The decision was unanimous once staff learned that there were families within the CCIS program whom were still waiting on assistance and would most likely have to suffer through the holiday season without basic necessities such as clothing and school supplies. “Our holiday wish has already been fulfilled we have completed our first year as a print publication and thanks to the loyalty and support of our sponsors and subscribers we are in the position to pull our resources to help others, making the decision to partner with CCIS north one that came with ease.” Says, Brandon Davis, Editor-in-Chief of American Dreaming magazine.

Local recording company Rictascale Records LLC, with roots that begin here in the Philadelphia area immediately embraced the idea of helping out in the community that has produced the musicians that they record. Owner Khayree Reeves being born in raised between West & North Philadelphia has spent over a decade working out of the legendary Larry Gold studio and attributes a great deal of his budding success to the city that helped him develop his sound, therefore believing his involvement in this holiday drive is a responsibility for himself as well as the artist his has produced.

Calling on the assistance of local sponsors the organizers of the CCIS Holiday Drive have been able to establish donation drop off locations in the Piazza at PYT, and Posh Boutique,Boutique 77 in the newly errected 777 building at Broad & Fitzwater st.,as well as the DNTN pop up store located on 38th & Lancaster Avenue . In addition local restaurateur Robert Bynum, Ben Bynum Jr. owners of WarmDaddy’s on Delaware avenue and Relish on Ogontz Avenue are offering discounts to patrons that donate items. Donations will be collected until the CCIS holiday reception on Dec 15^th, at which all donations will be gathered for distribution to the dozens of deserving families, that all parties hope, this collaborative effort will assist.

Produced by The Rick Foundation, American Dreaming magazine program is designed with the thinking that dreams are intertwined and with a collaborative effort all those dreams can become a reality. A magazine represents just that, a multitude of different dreams coming together in a collaborative effort to achieve a unique common mission. Our mission for American Dreaming is to become the governing authority on what is the next…, who is the next…, and how to become the next…! Deeply rooted in journalistic heritage while uncovering people, trends and stories, American Dreaming keeps readers two steps ahead of the crowd.

For media sponsorship, interview opportunities, or media appearances please contact Public Relations for American Dreaming: Ebonie S. Dukes 267.983.7815 Ebonie@dontwakeus.com or Melissa Kimble 901.483.5367