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Host a Toy Drive for Children in Foster Care
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and families during the holiday season?
At KVC Kansas, we believe in the power of connection, especially during the holidays. Our Holiday Heroes program brings joy and warmth to children and families in need. By hosting a toy drive for children and families experiencing foster care, you can create lasting connections that provide hope and love exactly when people need it most.
Here’s How You Can Host a Toy Drive:
1. Gather Your Group
Assemble your friends, family, coworkers or community organization. The more, the merrier! Determine your toy drive goals, including the number of toys you aim to collect and the target age groups (infants, toddlers, children or teenagers).
2. Set a Goal
Define your mission and set a goal for your toy drive. How many toys or donations do you hope to collect? Who would you like to provide gifts for?
KVC serves children of all ages, but one of our biggest populations is teens. We also serve parents and families, and they need a caring person or community to rally behind them, too.
3. Get in Touch
Reach out to KVC Kansas and let us know you’re interested in hosting a toy drive. Contact us by completing this form or by emailing Jackie Harwig at jharwig@kvc.org.
4. Donation Stations
Create a designated donation point where people can drop off their donations at your workplace, school or local community center. Make it convenient for your community to contribute.
Alternatively, you can shop KVC’s Amazon wish list and the items will automatically ship straight to KVC’s office.
5. Spread the Word
Use the power of social media, word of mouth and local outreach to share your mission. Tell everyone why you’re hosting a toy drive for children and families experiencing foster care and how they can help.
6. Start Collecting
Regularly collect donations and keep track of the progress toward your goals. Please ensure that all donated toys are new, unwrapped and safe for children. Here’s a list of gifts the children we serve commonly ask for.
If you shop KVC’s Amazon wish list, the items will ship directly to KVC’s office.
Action figures- Art supplies
- Baby dolls
- Barbies
- Bath toys
- Bluetooth speakers
- Board games
- Books
- Cars
- Coloring supplies
- Crafts
Dress up clothes- Ear buds
- Gift cards
- Headphones
- Hoodies (for teens)
- Hot Wheels
- Joggers (for teens)
- Leggings (for teens)
- Legos
- Lotions & sprays
Makeup- Nerf guns
- Play-Doh
- Puzzles
- Remote control cars
- Sports balls & equipment
- Superheroes
- Tablets & electronics
7. Drop Off Donations at KVC Kansas
Arrange for the safe delivery or drop-off of the donations to one of KVC Kansas’ drop off locations by December 9. After you drop off your donations, we’ll make sure these gifts find their way to the children and families we serve.
If you need to drop off your donation before December 1 or after December 9, please call the number provided for the location nearest you.
Chanute
KVC Kansas Office
Address:
801 W Main St, Chanute, KS 66720
Drop-off:
Please contact Sherry at (620) 687-5364 or Toni at (620) 670-5842 to schedule your drop-off.
Have questions?
Call Lance at 785-207-3403.
Hiawatha
KVC Kansas Office
Address:
120 East Lodge Rd, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Phone: 785-685-0751
Office hours:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m.
Have questions?
Call Shawna at 785-288-0770.
Lawrence
KVC Kansas Office
Address:
2701 W 6th St, Lawrence, KS 66049
Phone: 785-331-4200
Office hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Note:
If these hours don't work with your schedule, please call Chelsea at 913-444-2155.
Have questions?
Call Lauren at 785-588-0445.
Olathe
KVC Kansas Office - Ball Event Center
Address:
21350 W 153rd St, Olathe, KS 66061
Phone: 913-499-8100
Office hours:
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Note:
Look for the Holiday Hero banner and designated parking spots on the north side of the building.
Have questions?
Call the office at 913-499-8100.
Ottawa
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Address:
401 W 13th St, Ottawa, KS 66067
Phone: 785-242-1824
Office hours:
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5:15 p.m.
Note:
Drop off donations at the entrance on the north end of the building by the fenced playground area. If you need assistance, please call Donna at 785-242-1824.
Have questions?
Call Jesi at 816-541-1133.
Pittsburg
KVC Kansas Office
Address:
105 W 7th St, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Drop-off:
Please contact Sherry at (620) 687-5364 or Toni at (620) 670-5842 to schedule your drop-off.
Have questions?
Call Lance at 785-207-3403.
Topeka
KVC Kansas Office
Address:
419 SW 29th St, Topeka, KS 66611
Enter through the circle drive front door and look for the Holiday Hero drop-off banner.
Phone: 785-409-6801
Office hours:
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Extended hours by appointment:
Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Note:
If these hours don't work with your schedule, please call or text Chelsea at 913-444-2155 to arrange a drop-off.
Have questions?
Call the office at 785-409-6801.
Wichita
KVC Kansas Office
Address:
225 N Market St, Ste 225, Wichita, KS 67202
Drop-off:
Please contact Sherry at (620) 687-5364 or Nicole at 620-687-5699 to schedule your drop-off.
Have questions?
Call Lance at 785-207-3403.
Chanute
KVC Kansas Office
Address:
801 W Main St, Chanute, KS 66720
Drop-off:
Please contact Sherry at (620) 687-5364 or Toni at (620) 670-5842 to schedule your drop-off.
Have questions?
Call Lance at 785-207-3403.
Hiawatha
KVC Kansas Office
Address:
120 East Lodge Rd, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Phone: 785-685-0751
Office hours:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m.
Have questions?
Call Shawna at 785-288-0770.
Lawrence
KVC Kansas Office
Address:
2701 W 6th St, Lawrence, KS 66049
Phone: 785-331-4200
Office hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Note:
If these hours don't work with your schedule, please call Chelsea at 913-444-2155.
Have questions?
Call Lauren at 785-588-0445.
Olathe
KVC Kansas Office - Ball Event Center
Address:
21350 W 153rd St, Olathe, KS 66061
Phone: 913-499-8100
Office hours:
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Note:
Look for the Holiday Hero banner and designated parking spots on the north side of the building.
Have questions?
Call the office at 913-499-8100.
Ottawa
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Address:
401 W 13th St, Ottawa, KS 66067
Phone: 785-242-1824
Office hours:
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5:15 p.m.
Note:
Drop off donations at the entrance on the north end of the building by the fenced playground area. If you need assistance, please call Donna at 785-242-1824.
Have questions?
Call Jesi at 816-541-1133.
Pittsburg
KVC Kansas Office
Address:
105 W 7th St, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Drop-off:
Please contact Sherry at (620) 687-5364 or Toni at (620) 670-5842 to schedule your drop-off.
Have questions?
Call Lance at 785-207-3403.
Topeka
KVC Kansas Office
Address:
419 SW 29th St, Topeka, KS 66611
Enter through the circle drive front door and look for the Holiday Hero drop-off banner.
Phone: 785-409-6801
Office hours:
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Extended hours by appointment:
Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Note:
If these hours don't work with your schedule, please call or text Chelsea at 913-444-2155 to arrange a drop-off.
Have questions?
Call the office at 785-409-6801.
Wichita
KVC Kansas Office
Address:
225 N Market St, Ste 225, Wichita, KS 67202
Drop-off:
Please contact Sherry at (620) 687-5364 or Nicole at 620-687-5699 to schedule your drop-off.
Have questions?
Call Lance at 785-207-3403.
8. Celebrate Your Impact!
Share the joy you’ve created for children and families through your toy drive. Your impact extends far beyond the holiday season, as your support plays a pivotal role in children and families’ journeys to a brighter future.
Your Impact on Children in Foster Care
By hosting a toy drive for KVC Kansas’ Holiday Heroes program, your group can play an essential role in making the holidays brighter for children and families in need. You’re forging connections, creating smiles and spreading the warmth of the holiday season. Join us in embodying the spirit of connection and becoming a Holiday Hero!
Thank you for your generosity and commitment to making the holidays special for everyone!
Questions?
Reach out to Jackie Harwig at jharwig@kvc.org. For any media inquiries, contact Christina Santiago at csantiago@kvc.org.