UPDATE: Ringing in the holiday season
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The City launches its 11th annual Toy Drive in support of the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish
Spreading holiday cheer for all to hear! Today, the City of Vaughan kicked off its 11th annual Toy Drive in support of the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish, which will run until Friday, Dec. 11. This morning, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua appeared on CP24 Breakfast to participate in the launch.
In response to COVID-19, this year the City is offering new ways to donate. In addition to in-person drop-offs, donations can be made by mailing in a gift card or cheque or donating toys online. New unwrapped toys for children aged newborn to 18 years old can be dropped off safely at any of the following Vaughan locations daily between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.:
- All Community Centres in Vaughan
- Vaughan Public Libraries
- Bathurst Clark Resource Library
- Civic Centre Resource Library
- Pierre Berton Resource Library
- All Fire Stations
Upon arrival at a community centre, please contact the phone number listed at the entrance to assist with toy collection.
Residents who wish to donate with a gift card or cheque (made payable to “CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish”) can mail it to Vaughan City Hall c/o Events Division, Level 300, 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr., Vaughan, ON, L6A 1T1. Those who wish to donate a new unwrapped toy online can do so by visiting VaughanToyDrive.ca.
QUOTE
“The City of Vaughan is proud to launch our 11th annual Toy Drive to support the CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish! Now more than ever, we must work together as a community to ensure everyone has a happy holiday this year. I am calling on the great citizens of Vaughan to show their support for a cause that speaks to more than just giving a toy – it is about giving hope. There is perhaps no greater gift than bringing a smile to a child’s face on Christmas morning. Afterall, that is what this time of year is truly all about. On behalf of the thousands of children and families who will benefit from your kindness, we hope you will join this meaningful cause. Together, we can give the gift of joy this holiday season.”
- Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
QUICK FACTS
- Since 2010, the City has collected more than 103,000 toys and raised more than $70,000 in donations from the community and the Mayor’s Spirit of Generosity for the Toy Drive.
- This is the 54th 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.
LEARN MORE
- Vaughan Toy Drive webpage
- Follow the City on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook
- Register for City Update
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