CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP)-- A group of students at Porter and Chester Institute’s Chicopee Campus are hoping to help local families facing financial struggles this holiday season. The Dental Assistance students are holding a toy and diaper drive to benefit The Gray House, a nonprofit organization in Springfield's North End neighborhood that provides food, clothing, and educational services. Coffee & Conversation event connects veterans in Chicopee “This initiative is a great way for our students to give back while spreading holiday cheer,” said Sheri-Lynn Toner, Campus Director of Operations and Education. “It reflects our commitment to community service and the values we instill in our students.” The drive runs from Saturday, November 16 through Tuesday, December 10. Collection boxes will be available at the Porter and Chester Chicopee Campus, located at 1984 Westover Road. All donations will go directly to supporting local families during the holidays. Local News Headlines Chicopee students holding toy and diaper drive for Gray House New EV charging station opens in Deerfield Brush fire risk rises as drought expected to continue Chamber of Greater Easthampton holds annual ‘sheLEADS Women`s Conference’ at HCC WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.