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

New Home for Toys for Tots Westchester

• 💖 The Toys for Tots Westchester chapter has found a new, much-needed working space after their previous facility was lost.
• 🎯 Their ambitious goal for the holiday season is to collect 100,000 toys for children in need.
• 🤝 The organization received crucial support from Yonkers Arts, which donated studio space to help them continue their mission.

Community Support and Volunteer Efforts

• 🌟 The new space is already bustling with activity, with teens volunteering their day off from school to prepare for Christmas.
• 💬 Volunteers express the importance of giving back to the community, especially for children who may not be as fortunate.
• 📦 Familiar collection boxes are distributed from this new hub to businesses, serving as the central point for toy collection and sorting.

Addressing Increased Need

• 📈 Despite facing challenges like major cutbacks and a nearly cancelled toy drive due to the coordinator's retirement, Toys for Tots Westchester aims to make a significant impact.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 It is estimated that the foundation will be able to help approximately 48,000 kids this year.
• 📍 Donations and volunteer support are welcomed at their warehouse on Neperan Avenue in Yonkers.