Donations help Milwaukee youth center spread joy after gifts stolen

MILWAUKEE - The season of giving was in full swing this Christmas Eve.

New Hope Youth and Family Services brought kids joy by handing out presents at a group home after, earlier this week, founders said burglars broke into their building and stole coats, televisions and gifts meant for kids.

More than $9,000 was raised to help deliver a Merry Christmas for the children whose gifts were taken.

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"There's coats for everybody, socks, underwear, hats, gloves, hoodies, jogging pants, gift cards, games – all kind of stuff," said Rita Lee, the center's founder.

Lee said Target, United Way and BMO Harris Bank helped with last-minute donations. Some donations came from as far away as Massachusetts.