COLUMBIANA, Ohio - The Brightside Project is hosting its sixth annual Brightside Christmas event Saturday in Columbiana. 

Over the past 6 years, local businesses and organizations have donated new toys to children in Columbiana through the Brightside Project. 

Last year, the organization reached out to 300 children in Columbiana, this year they are expecting abut 400 children. 

The Brightside Project is based in Salem, Ohio and aims to equip and empower children in Columbiana County to help them reach their full potential. 

The event provides gifts to children three to 18 years old.