Oakville Firefighters 32nd Annual Toy Drive Kicks Off!
The Oakville Professional Firefighters Association is proud to announce the start of our 32nd annual Holiday Toy Drive!
Every year our firefighters collect toy donations throughout our community for local agencies that distribute them to children in need. Come out to some of our upcoming events, bring a toy or gift card to donate, and help ensure all the children in our community have a gift this holiday season!
This year we've received specific requests for teenager and infant appropriate gifts. Some gift ideas for these age groups: gift cards, diaper bags, winter clothing, newborn/infant clothing and shoes, art supplies, sports equipment, electronics, posters, calendars, journals, school supplies, backpacks, clothing (winter hats and gloves), jewelry, hair accessories, cosmetics, blankets, shower/hygiene products, movie passes. Please ensure gifts are new and unwrapped.
Donations can also be made through e-Transfer to toydrive1582@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
Toronto Rock Kick-off game!
November 23, 7PM @ Toronto Rock Athletic Centre
Big thanks to the Toronto Rock for starting off our Toy Drive this year! Be sure to come out to support the team and drop off a toy with Sparky and the firefighters!
Oakville Blades Teddy Bear Toss
December 6th, 7PM @ 16 Mile Creek Sports Complex
Bring a teddy bear or stuffed animal to throw onto the ice when the Blades score their first goal! Additional stuffed toys will be available to purchase in the lobby to throw, with proceeds going to the toy drive.
Holiday Lights By The Lake: Oakville PFFA Drive-Thru Toy Drive Event
December 13th, 5-9PM @ Coronation Park
Our biggest Toy Drive event, Oakville residents are encouraged to bring a gift card, unwrapped toy, and/or non-perishable food donation item to Coronation Park to come see the holiday light display, Santa waving from his sleigh, Sparky the fire dog, and holiday performers! Details and maps: https://visitoakville.com/events/holiday-lights-by-the-lake/
Donation Drop Off Points
The drive runs until Wednesday, December 18. Drop off points can be found at:
Any Oakville Fire Station
Town Hall
Oakville Public Library branches: Central, Woodside, Glen Abbey, Iroquois Ridge
Oakville Community Centers: Queen Elizabeth Park, River Oaks, Trafalgar Park, Oakville Trafalgar
16 Mile Sports Complex
Venture X Oakville - 407 Iroquois Shore Road Unit 8
Sotheby’s International Realty Canada - 125 Lakeshore Rd E
Budd's Chevrolet Buick Cadillac GMC - 410 South service Road West
Oakville Soccer Club - 1520 Pine Glen Road
Delta Bingo - 483 Speers Road
Mini Oakville / Budd's BMW Motorrad - 2486 South Service Road West
F45 Training Joshua Creek - 1903 Iron Oak Way
Expedia Cruises - 126 Lakeshore Road East
Get Involved!
Community groups and corporations are encouraged to spread the holiday cheer by organizing their own toy drives or donations to support the Oakville Firefighters Toy Drive. This year we will be hosting some drop in sorting days. You and your co-workers can set your out of office messages, bring your donations to the downtown fire hall and help our volunteers sort and pack toy donations for a morning. We'll have coffee, treats, Christmas music, and some great picture opportunities. Thanks to McDonalds Oakville/Piper foods and Cobs Bread Lakeshore for ensuring the volunteers are hopped up on sugar and caffeine. Limited space available, RSVP to toydrive1582@gmail.com.
December 9 8-10:30AM
December 11 8-10:30AM
December 16 8-10:30AM
December 18 8-10:30AM
December 20 8-10:30AM
Media and Event Contact:
Jeff Cheng
www.oakvillepffa.com/toy-drive
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Jeff Cheng
Toy Drive Chairperson
Oakville Professional Firefighters Association
