Area residents had fun with the Christmas greetings at the WKTV booth. 
Council members Rob Postema, Marissa Postler, and Dan Burrill 
Mayor Jack Poll makes a few announcements before the event starts. 
Mayor Jack Poll and WOOD TV 8’s Eva Agurrie Cooper 
The boys and girls choir from San Juan Diego Academy 
Many area businesses were sponsors of the Wyoming Gives Back event 
Area businesses had booths at the Wyoming Gives Back event showing services and products. 
SuperMercado Mexico showcased some of the products they offer at their store. 
Several area businesses were at the Thursday night event. 
The big goal of the evening was to fill that truck with toys. 
Wyoming residents gave back with the truck overflowing. 
Officers from the Wyoming Department of Public Safety were at the event. 
It got to the point were the toys would not fit in the truck as it was so full. 
Some Christmas greeting fun at the WKTV booth. 
Toys were everywhere at the Wyoming Gives Back. 
A big part of the night were the raffle prizes donated by area businesses. 
Residents who donated were able to get a raffle ticket for prizes. 
The Rogers Plaza Mall was packed for the Wyoming Gives Back event on Dec. 6. 
A raffle winner receives his prize while others visit the booths of local businesses. 
The crowd waits for the next group to perform. 
Mayor Jack Poll announces the next raffle prize winner. 
The choir from Godwin Heights High School await to go on to perform. 
The Wyoming Fire Department members were also on hand for the event. 
The choir from Godwin Heights performs. 
The jazz band from the Wyoming High School performs. 
The jazz band from the Wyoming High School wows the Wyoming Gives Back crowd. 
Area residents fill the truck at the Wyoming Gives Back. 
One full truck at the Wyoming Gives Back. 
A bike awaiting to board the truck at the Wyoming Gives Back.
Thursday, Dec. 6, residents came out in full force to help those in need at Wyoming Gives Back.
By the end of the night, the Wyoming Department of Public Works truck was overflowing with gifts from residents for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree. Residents were able to bring in a gift and for every gift donated, received a raffle ticket for prizes. The prizes were donated by area businesses.
Many local business had booths sharing information about services and products they provided. Performances featured the choir from the San Juan Diego Academy, the jazz band from the Wyoming High School, and the choir from Godwin Heights High School. The Salvation Army was handing out hot chocolate and cookies and several area businesses had candy and other items for those who attended.
Organizers said they were pleased with the success of the event. This was the eighth annual Wyoming Gives Back. Mayor Jack Poll noted the city decided several years ago to move its annual holiday event indoors and to focus on the spirit of the season. He said the event has been well received every year with residents and staff looking for to it.
