Spreading smiles this holiday season

Nov. 18, 2019 11:00 a.m.
Vaughan launches 10th Annual Toy Drive to give children the gift of Christmas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year to spend with family and friends and share in the spirit of the season. The City of Vaughan is making a difference one toy at a time with the launch of its 10th Annual Toy Drive in support of the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish. Today, students, staff and parents from Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Elementary School joined Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua in a live televised broadcast to launch the campaign that benefits thousands of families a year.  
 
The Spirit of Generosity is a defining trait of our community. The City has set a goal to collect 15,000 toys that will be given to children in need this holiday season. New, unwrapped toys for youth aged newborn to 18 years of age will be collected from Monday, Nov. 18 to Friday, Dec. 6, at all Vaughan community centres, libraries and fire stations. Vaughan City Hall will continue to collect donations until Monday, Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. Gift cards and cheques are also welcome.
 
As part of Rogers Hometown Hockey coming to Vaughan, the City will be holding a contest for local schools to encourage students to fill up a hockey net with new toys. The school with the most toys collected per capita will win a visit from the Rogers Hometown Hockey crew with an assembly and special guests.
 

QUOTE
“This year we are celebrating ten years of our community’s generosity in support of a cause that speaks to more than just giving a toy – it is giving hope. There is no greater gift than putting a smile on a child’s face on Christmas morning. Throughout the year, but particularly during the holidays, it is important to think of individuals who may be in need of a helping hand. I want to express my warmest gratitude to the entire Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Elementary School community for organizing an outstanding celebration — it was a beautiful way to kick off this meaningful initiative. I am confident that through the continued support of our compassionate and generous community partners, we will reach our goal of 15,000 toys for families to receive the gift of Christmas.” 
- Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua 
 

QUICK FACTS
  • Toys and donations accepted from Monday, Nov. 18 until Friday, Dec. 6 at:
  • Toys can also be dropped off at Vaughan City Hall until Monday, Dec. 9 at 5 p.m.
  • This is the 52nd annual CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish.
  • This program is one of the largest distributors of toys to those in need in the GTA.
  • It also supplies registered charitable organizations, social service agencies, churches, and community centres with new unwrapped toys and financial donations.
  • For schools to register and fill up a hockey net with toys, please visit vaughantoydrive.ca or email at toydrive@vaughan.ca.

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