Toy Drive
Thank You for Supporting the 2024 Christmas Baskets Toy Drive!
We are overwhelmed by the generosity of our community in making this year’s toy drive a success. Your contributions brought joy to countless children this holiday season.
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A heartfelt thank you to the schools, businesses, and organizations that participated, including Abraham Lincoln, Parkview, Churchill, Arbor View, Westfield, and Forest Glen Elementary Schools, Glen Ellyn Pediatric Dentistry, Two Hound Red Brewing Co., Barberia, Inc., Blonde Boutique, Pickled! Wheaton, the Glen Ellyn Alliance, Butterfield Park District, and Spring Avenue and Main Street Rec Centers, along with many church groups, neighborhoods, and private donors.
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A special shoutout to Butterfield Park District, new to our program this year, for exceeding all expectations. Your efforts truly made the holidays brighter. Thank you!
Extend the Joy of Giving
Visit the Christmas Baskets Page to read heartfelt thank-you letters from recipient families and see photos capturing the magic of the season. Don’t forget to check out the Baskets Interest Page to discover even more ways to get involved and spread joy next year!
Lend A Hand!
If you're interested in hosting an independent toy drive in support of our Christmas Baskets Sponsor-A-Family Program, we'd love to hear from you!
Whether it's through your church, neighborhood, business, troop, or sports team, your toy donations will make a difference. Simply click the button below to fill out a quick contact form, and we'll be in touch shortly!
2024 INFORMATION
2024 Annual Toy Drive
We’re collecting toys for 211 children within Glen Ellyn School Districts 41 and 89 this holiday season.
All toys will be distributed to children on our sponsored families list for the 2024 holiday season.
Toy Drive Details
The Glen Ellyn Junior Woman’s Club is excited to continue our tradition of giving through the annual Christmas Baskets Sponsor-A-Family Program. Last year, thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we provided food, clothing, toiletries, toys, and gifts to 150 families and seniors in need, reaching 650 individuals right here in Glen Ellyn.
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This year, we're collecting toys for over 211 children (birth through 11) in Glen Ellyn School Districts 41 and 89. Your donations will ensure that every child on our sponsored families list receives a special gift this holiday season.
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WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
Either click the toy flyer for toy donation specifications OR scroll down for details on how you can make a difference!
There's still time to give!
We’re wrapping up toy collections from the schools, but there are still chances to contribute!
Collection boxes will remain available at the following local businesses until Wednesday, December 11th:
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Two Hound Red Brewing: 486 Pennsylvania Ave, Glen Ellyn
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Glen Ellyn Pediatric Dentistry: 45 S. Park Blvd., Suite #105, Glen Ellyn
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Blonde Boutique: 498 Crescent Blvd., Glen Ellyn
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Barberia Inc.: 805 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn
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Pickled! Wheaton: 288 E Geneva Rd, Wheaton
EXTRA OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE:
A collection box will be outside Parkview Community Church (764 St. Charles Rd, Glen Ellyn) on Thursday, December 12th, from 8 AM to 7 PM.
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Stop by to drop off your unwrapped toy donations and spread some holiday cheer!
Feel free to bring the kids and stop in the church’s gym to witness the magic as our team of elves wraps, organizes, and prepares for Delivery Day.
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All donated toys go directly to local families residing within the Glen Ellyn School Districts 41 and 89. This year, our Christmas Baskets Sponsor-A-Family Program aims to provide gifts to over 220 local children!
Thank you for being part of this special community effort.
Happy Holidays!
Toy Collection Sites
Below is a list of our toy collection sites. Donation Deadline: Wednesday, December 11th.
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