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Toy Drive

MySweetToyDrive: Dallas 24 Hour Club Toy Drive

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According to Dallas 24 Hour Club Advocates Co-Chairs Melanie and Lawson Crain, “Each year the Advocates for Dallas 24 Hour Club (The 24) hosts a Toy Drive for The 24’s Residents, so they can give gifts to their children and grandchildren, which helps to repair these relationships that have been broken due to years of chaos from drug and alcohol addiction. Our wish this … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Dallas 24 Hour Club Toy Drive

MySweetToyDrive: Holidays At Wilkinson Center

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According to Wilkinson Center Associate Education and Training Director Ryan Lett, "Wilkinson Center understands the importance of the holidays to our families. Parents and caregivers want to provide their children with gifts and memorable experiences but lack the finances to do so. They are working hard just to keep a roof over their head and food on the table. When making … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Holidays At Wilkinson Center

MySweetToyDrive: The Warren Center’s Operation Santa

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According to The Warren Center’s CEO Amy Spawn, “The Warren Center has been hosting the Operation Santa holiday event for the past 30 years, providing sensory-friendly environments for thousands of children with developmental delays and disabilities. Gifts from our annual toy drive are distributed in a fun, safe and sensory-friendly atmosphere at this annual event. At least … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: The Warren Center’s Operation Santa

Tis The Season For The MySweetToyDrive Series To Help Santa And His Elves

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While kids will be haunting neighborhoods Tuesday night, we’re thinking ahead... just like you and your organizations are. The seasonal toy drives are upon us once again. However, with the costs of toys, games and dolls rising due to inflation and all that grownup stuff, Santa, Mrs. C, the elves and reindeer could really use all the help they can get. To help the bearded … [Read more...] about Tis The Season For The MySweetToyDrive Series To Help Santa And His Elves

MySweetOpportunity: Dallas Women’s Auxiliary Of The Salvation Army Of North Texas

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According to Dallas Women's Auxiliary Of The Salvation Army Of North Texas President Candace Winslow, “In 1991, the servant hearts and leadership of 29 women launched the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary. Today, this group of more than  375 members serves the Army and its clients through a variety of service and fundraising opportunities. “The invitation to membership is … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Dallas Women’s Auxiliary Of The Salvation Army Of North Texas

MySweetToyDrive: The Warren Center’s Operation Santa Toy Drive

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According to The Warren Center’s CEO Amy Spawn, “Over the past three decades, The Warren Center has hosted thousands of children with developmental delays and disabilities at the annual Operation Santa holiday event, where gifts from our annual toy drive are distributed in a fun, safe and sensory-friendly atmosphere. At least 70% of the families we serve live beneath Texas' … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: The Warren Center’s Operation Santa Toy Drive

MySweetToyDrive: Dallas CASA Angel Tree Holiday Program

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According to Dallas CASA Supervisor Ron Craig, “My role at Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is to advocate for teenagers in the permanent managing conservatorship of the state. “Those are some fancy words, but what do they mean? The kids I serve and support are teenagers who have come into protective care either because their parents cannot parent or … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Dallas CASA Angel Tree Holiday Program

MySweetToyDrive: Wilkinson Center

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According to Wilkinson Center Special Events Manager Andrea Jones, “Christmas is such a magical time and is best experienced through the eyes of our children and grandchildren. However, many families cannot experience that joy because of the stress and strain that the holidays can bring as many moms and dads are simply just working to keep a roof over their heads and food on … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Wilkinson Center

MySweetToyDrive Series Returns To Help Santa And His Elves

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While kids will be haunting neighborhoods Monday night, we’re thinking ahead... just like North Texas non-profits. The season for toy drives is upon us once again. However, with the costs of toys, games and dolls rising due to inflation and all that grownup stuff, Santa, Mrs. C, the elves and reindeer could really use all the help they can get. To help the bearded gent and … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive Series Returns To Help Santa And His Elves

Hop On Board For The Annual Easter Basket Drive For 2,000 Youngsters Before It’s Too Late

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With spring officially starting this Sunday, hopefully, Mother Nature will get the nudge to stop with the winter temperatures. After all, it’s time for flowers to feel free to bloom and spring outfits to replace wools and boots. And it’s also time to think about the Easter bunny. That little fellow has put out a SOS to provide Easter baskets for youngsters who have been … [Read more...] about Hop On Board For The Annual Easter Basket Drive For 2,000 Youngsters Before It’s Too Late

MySweetToyDrive: Wilkinson Center

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According to Wilkinson Center Engagement Manager Laura Ingrim, “The holidays are meant to be a joyful time, but they are often seasons of great stress and worry for parents and families in our communities. Holidays at Wilkinson Center, presented by Central Market, is our annual toy drive and distribution. Many of Wilkinson Center’s clients are struggling to keep roofs … [Read more...] about MySweetToyDrive: Wilkinson Center