Toys for Tots Westchester Secures New Space, Aims for 100,000 Toys

New Home for Toys for Tots Westchester

• 🎯 Toys for Tots Westchester has found a new, much-needed facility to operate from, ensuring their holiday toy drive can proceed.
• 🏠 The organization was previously without a working space after its longtime coordinator retired, but Yonkers Arts stepped in to donate studio space.
• 📦 This new space allows for the distribution of collection boxes and the sorting of tens of thousands of donated toys.

Holiday Campaign Goals and Impact

• 🧸 The primary goal for this year's drive is to collect 100,000 toys for children in need.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 It is estimated that the foundation will be able to help approximately 48,000 kids this holiday season.
• 🎄 Volunteers, including teens on their day off, are actively helping to prepare for the Christmas season, emphasizing the importance of community support.

Community Support and Volunteerism

• 🤝 The donation of space by Yonkers Arts was a significant rescue, providing a large enough area for the county's needs, which couldn't be managed from individual homes.
• 📍 Donations and volunteer support are welcomed at the warehouse on Neperan Avenue in Yonkers.
• 🌟 The initiative highlights the spirit of the season and the importance of community kindness, especially during challenging times.