Spread Joy to children and families in Passaic County this Holiday Season with our Winter Wishes Program!
NOW UNTIL Dec.3rd!
Your donations of TOYS, COLD WEATHER GEAR and GIFT CARDS will be distributed to children and families served by nonprofit partners in Passaic County.
Ways To Get Involved:
1. Host your own drive!
Begin by registering your drive by clicking HERE to register. Choose the dates for your drive. Pick a designated week for your group to collect items so everyone has time to shop and contribute. Plan on a few extra days after your deadline to still receive gifts from latecomers. Donations will be collected at a drop off location in Wayne, NJ Dec. 4th + 6th.
2. Donate!
We are collecting new:
- Board Games
- Puzzles / Brain Teasers
- Sports Balls
- Diverse Dolls of all kinds
- Arts & Craft Kits
- Jewelry Making Kits
- Science Kits
- Building Sets
- Legos
- Picture or Chapter Books
- Infant & Toddler Toys
- Teen & Tween Gifts
- Action Figures
- Toy Trucks & Cars
- Children’s Hat & Mittens
- Children's Coats
- Adults Hat & Mittens
- Adult Coats
- Gift Cards (Walmart, Amazon, Target, ShopRite, Target, VISA)
All items must be new, in original packaging. Suggested price range: $10-$25 an item.
3. Volunteer!
We need help with sorting and inventory of all the donations!
How to host your drive:
Hosting a drive at your place of work, worship or with your friends is a great way to encourage others to give back to those in need. Here are a few simple tips to make it easy and fun! Your efforts will help bring joy to families this holiday season!
1. Remember to register your drive!
Click: HERE
2. Spread the word!
Make sure everyone knows about this opportunity to give back! We are sharing posters that you can use to help promote your drive.
- Put up posters around the office. Choose between two of our 8.5x11 flyers to download for FREE.
- Share on social media, have your friends share on their social media. Download our FREE Social Media image here.
- Email your co-workers and friends.
- Remind everyone!
3. Set up a collection bin.
Choose a place that everyone will see. Download our FREE 8.5x14 Collections Poster here. Add your own donations to the bin (people like to see that someone has started!).
4. Collect!!!
Now it’s time to watch your group come together to support those in need! Let us know when you are done so we can coordinate drop off of gifts to the designated site.
5. Drop Off Gifts
Drop off dates will be Dec.4th + 6th at a location in Wayne, NJ.
Thank You! With your help, many families will have a more joyous holiday!
We celebrate you and your group for spreading real holiday cheer!
For more information please contact bethsaida@unitedwaypassaic.org.