Santa's Helpers Toy Drive: How to Help DFW Children This Holiday Season
WFAADecember 5, 20254 min121 views
13 connectionsΒ·15 entities in this videoβSanta's Helpers: A Longstanding Community Initiative
- π Santa's Helpers is WFAA's longest-running and largest community initiative, dating back to 1969.
- π― The program aims to make the holidays brighter for over 50,000 children across Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, and Denton counties.
- π€ WFAA facilitates toy collection and partners with 30 nonprofit agencies for direct distribution to families.
How to Participate in Drive-Thru Events
- π The drive-thru events offer an easy way for the community to give back by dropping off new, unwrapped toys.
- π Donations are accepted for children aged infant through 18, including gifts for teenagers like electronics and headphones.
- ποΈ The first of six drive-thru events was held in Salina, with upcoming events in Grand Prairie and McKinney.
The Growing Need This Holiday Season
- π Last year, Santa's Helpers served 52,000 children, but the need has significantly increased this year.
- β οΈ The estimated need for this year is 70,000 children, due to economic challenges faced by many families.
- β¨ Every toy donation, no matter how small, makes a difference in bringing smiles to children's faces.
Alternative Ways to Contribute
- π» For those unable to attend drive-thru events, donations can be made via WFAA's Amazon Wish List, with items shipped directly to the organization.
- π° Financial contributions are also accepted and are tax-deductible, allowing WFAA to purchase toys at wholesale prices, making dollars go further.
- π All donation methods and information can be found on wfaa.com/santashelpers.
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