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. Feel free to share this flyer with your group, too!

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 16. 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 2 or after December 16, please call the number provided for the location nearest you.

Atchison

Please call Jesi (816-541-1133) to schedule a donation time.

Burlington

Strawders & Daughters Gifts
Address: 201 Neosho St, Burlington, KS 66839
Phone number: (620) 364-2275
Business hours: Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm & Saturday 9am to 3pm

Chanute

KVC Kansas Office
Address: 801 W Main St, Chanute, KS 66720
Phone number: (620) 238-6853
Business hours: Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm

Hiawatha

KVC Kansas Office
Address: 120 East Lodge Road, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Phone number:  (785) 685-0751
Business hours: Monday – Friday 8am to 12pm & 1pm to 5pm
Note: Please call Chelsea (913-444-2155) if these times don’t work with your schedule.

Overland Park, KS

KVC Kansas Office
Address: 6400 Glenwood St, Suite 111, Overland Park, KS 66202
Phone number: (913) 952-6452
Note: Please call Jesi (816-541-1133) to schedule a donation time.

Lawrence

KVC Kansas Office
Address: 2701 W 6th St, Lawrence, KS 66049
Phone number: (785) 331-4200
Business hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5pm
Note: Please call Chelsea (913-444-2155) if these times don’t work with your schedule.

Olathe

KVC Kansas Office – Ball Event Center
Address: 21350 153rd Street, Olathe, KS 66061
Phone number: (913) 499-8100
Business hours: Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm; Saturday, December 9th & 16th 9am to 1pm
Note: Look for the Holiday Hero banner and special parking spots on north side of the building.

Ottawa

Westminster Presbyterian Church
Address: 401 W 13th St, Ottawa, KS 66067
Phone number: (785) 242-1824
Business hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 to 12pm & 1 to 5:15pm; Friday 8am-12pm
Note: Drop off donations at the entrance on north end of building by the fenced playground area. If needed, please call Donna at (785) 242-1824 for support.

Pittsburg

KVC Kansas Office
Address: 105 W 7th, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Phone number: (620) 238-6853
Business hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5pm

Topeka

KVC Kansas Office
Address: 419 SW 29th Street, Topeka, KS 66611
Phone number: (785) 409-6801
Business hours: Monday – Friday 8am to 5pm
Note: Please call Chelsea (913-444-2155) if these times don’t work with your schedule.

Wichita

KVC Kansas Office
Address: 225 N Market Street, Suite 225, Wichita, KS 67202
Phone number: 316-927-9866
Note: Please call Melissa (316-927-9866) to schedule a donation time.

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 Kristina Foster at kafoster@kvc.org.