Conner Nicodemus with some of the donations he's collected
At an age when most kids are asking Santa Claus for gifts, six-year-old Conner Nicodemus is giving to others.
The Maumee boy organized a food drive. He's been gathering donations for the past month to help those in need.
Mom Jodi Gray says it started when he was making his Christmas wish list and she reminded him to be thankful.
"There's a lot of people who don't have what you have. They don't have clothes, they don't have food to eat and it just got started from there. He said he wanted to collect for people and help the less fortunate."
Jodi helped Conner make fliers and they created a Facebook event page called "Conner's Giving."
Gray warned her son the might not meet his goal of 15 boxes, but then donations started pouring in.
"My places of employment donated food, my parents and neighbors. I mean, it's amazing, amazing. He set a goal of 15 and we ended up collecting 40 boxes."
They've already delivered several boxes to Mom's House, an organization that helps young single mothers finish school. They plan to deliver the rest to Beach House Family Shelter which helps struggling families turn their lives around.
Jodi Gray says her son enjoys giving. "To see his face light up when he's handing boxes over, that makes it all worth it."
Connor and his mother will accept donations through the end of December.
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The 27-year-old woman who was on the ground staring into the barrel of a shotgun says Toledo police officers saved her life. Valarie Williams tells 13 ABC's Christine Long that it is nothing short of
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Planning is underway for the First Annual African American Male Wellness Walk in Toledo. The walk will be held August 3, 2013 at the African American Legacy Project located at 1326 Collingwood Boulevard.
Planning is underway for the First Annual African American Male Wellness Walk in Toledo. The walk will be held August 3, 2013 at the African American Legacy Project. Go to 13abc.com for details.
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Some families in Maumee were surprised to open their utility bills and find some were ten times the normal amount. Many come from the Wrenworth subdivision and say they've been getting these very high
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Frozen dessert shop Apricato opened its third location in downtown Perrysburg Thursday. Apricato serves a healthier option to frozen treats. They serve frozen yogurt and parfaits, with the option to add
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Thursday, May 23 2013 8:02 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:02:06 GMT
The 27-year-old woman who was on the ground staring into the barrel of a shotgun says Toledo police officers saved her life. Valarie Williams tells 13 ABC's Christine Long that it is nothing short of
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(ABC News) -- The Boy Scouts of America today voted to lift its longtime national ban on admitting openly gay Scouts but will continue to exclude openly gay adults from leadership roles. The vote
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Planning is underway for the First Annual African American Male Wellness Walk in Toledo. The walk will be held August 3, 2013 at the African American Legacy Project located at 1326 Collingwood Boulevard.
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Some families in Maumee were surprised to open their utility bills and find some were ten times the normal amount. Many come from the Wrenworth subdivision and say they've been getting these very high
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The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority will put a levy request before voters this fall. The board of directors officially decided today to put a five year tax levy on the November 5th ballot. Port Authority
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Source: TPS website
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Thursday, May 23 2013 5:49 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:49:00 GMT
Frozen dessert shop Apricato opened its third location in downtown Perrysburg Thursday. Apricato serves a healthier option to frozen treats. They serve frozen yogurt and parfaits, with the option to add
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Conner Nicodemus with some of the donations he's collected
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