WFAA Santa's Helpers: Donate Toys for Children in North Texas

Santa's Helpers: A 56-Year Tradition

• 💡 WFAA is celebrating the 56th anniversary of its Santa's Helpers initiative, dedicated to providing toys and bicycles to children in the DFW area.
• 🎯 The program aims to bring holiday magic to children across North Texas, ensuring they have a toy on Christmas.

The Need and How to Help

• ⚠️ This year, the need for donations is greater than ever.
• 🚗 You can make a difference by donating a toy at the WFAA Santa's Helpers drive-thru event or by making a tax-deductible donation online.
• 💰 Every toy and dollar donated helps meet the needs of nonprofit partners.

Drive-Thru Event Details

• 📍 The main drive-thru event is located at 606 Young Street in downtown Dallas.
• ⏰ It runs from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. tonight.
• 📞 A phone bank is also available for donations until 8:00 p.m.
• 💻 Online donations can be made at wfaa.com/selers.

Impact of Donations

• 🎁 Last year, Santa's Helpers collected over 52,000 toys for more than 52,000 children.
• 🚚 Donated toys and bicycles are stored in a generously donated warehouse space, sorted, counted, and then distributed to 30 nonprofit partners.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 These partners then create Christmas stores where families can shop for their children.

The Power of Giving

• ✨ Even a $10 donation can provide one more toy for a child on Christmas morning.
• 💖 The initiative emphasizes the accessibility of giving, making it easy for anyone to contribute and teach the lesson of generosity.
• 🌟 Donating allows you to visualize the excitement of a child receiving a gift because of your contribution.