Simone Spotlight - East Bay Toy Drives
East Bay Toy Drives
DECEMBER 5th
EAST BAY TOY DRIVES
Oakland Mayor's Community
Toy Drive
All toys will be distributed at Oakland City Hall on Saturday, December 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. DONATE
The 43rd Annual Mayor’s Community Toy Drive makes the holidays joyful for Oakland children whose families can’t afford gifts. The Office of Mayor Libby Schaaf and nearly 300 volunteers team up yearly to distribute toys, books, and sports equipment to almost 9,000 children from low-income families.
2021 Impact - Thanks to donations, the city provided 10,000 children of Oakland with gift cards to local businesses. The financial support helped families in need, and businesses survive, and kept Oakland workers employed.
Donations
Demand for gifts exceeds the donations. To help meet the needs of the toy drive, consider making a tax-deductible monetary donation.
Submit your donation online at https://posweb.oaklandnet.com/POSWeb/toydrive.aspx
Write a check made payable to:
“The City of Oakland Community Toy Drive” c/o Office of the Mayor 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza – Third Floor Oakland, CA 94612
Note: Your contribution will be tax-deductible.
Volunteer
This event would not be possible without the support of volunteers
As an elf you would help the city:
Separate and organize donated gift cards and toys
Prepare the registration sheets on clipboards
Decorate the toy workshop and prepare it for distribution
Call, email, and text our registered families to pick up their gift cards and toys
Give the toys and gift cards directly to families
Please sign up for one or more shifts (from Nov. 21 - Dec. 21) using this link.
Collection Bins
Physical donations, including toys, books, and sports equipment, are accepted at the following locations:
Oakland City Hall (1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza)
The Unity Council, email Caheri Gutierrez at cgutierrez@unitycouncil.org
Sign-Up To Receive Toys
All toys will be distributed at Oakland City Hall on Saturday, December 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
All families that live in Oakland with children ages 18 or younger are eligible to receive toys. At this time the holiday sign up has closed. If you would like to sign up, email Oliver Gutierrez.
The information provided will allow officials to select the toys most appropriate for your child and contact you when your items are available for pick up at City Hall.
Older kids will most likely receive gift cards unless otherwise indicated on the sign-up sheet.
Contact
For any questions or concerns, please email Oliver Gutierrez at ogutierrez@oaklandca.gov.
Toys for Tots - Toy/Gift
Giveaway Event
An organization that you can donate to this upcoming holiday season:
The Black Clover Foundation, Men of Influence, and Oakland Dynamites. They will be hosting a toy giveaway.
Organizations:
The Black Clover Foundation - www.blackcloverfoundation.org
The Men of Influence - https://www.menofinfluences.org/
The Oakland Dynamites - https://www.oaklanddynamites.org/
You can contact The Black Clover Foundation at (510) 403-4616
If you know anyone in need this holiday season, they can register for this event via eventbrite.
They will need to bring their ticket, ID, and a copy of the child's report card or school ID. You will need to wear a mask and stand at a distance. Sanitizer dispensers will be available.
Registration Here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2DqqZOiZKvF6KG3c-dNtayB3kOqu3uek_ICUK0ufba5lWBw/viewform
Hosted by: The Black Clover Foundation | Men of Influence | Oakland Dynamites
Event Timing: December 17 & 18 at 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Event Info: We will contact you for your pickup date and time.
Location - The Palms: 2544 73rd Avenue Oakland CA 94605
Contact us at (510) 403-4616
2022 Christmas in Oakland
The Bay Area Urban Network is holding a Christmas event for the Oakland community. Kids ages 0-11 will receive a free gift and a stocking! Gifts are FIRST COME - FIRST SERVE BASIS!
The event will be held:
Date & Time: Sat, Dec 17, 2022, 1:00 PM PST
LOCATION: Acts Full Gospel Church 1034 66th Avenue Oakland, CA 94621 United States.
This is an annual FREE Christmas event for Oakland. They will be giving free gifts, free stockings, free food, Nativity showcase, and prizes for children and families.
Gifts are for ages under 12 and are on a First come, First serve! Kids MUST BE PRESENT.
Friendly Reminder! Register on Eventbrite. There is no further information you need to give us on the day of the event.
THIS IS PRE- REGISTRATION! Register Here
Tickets DO NOT serve the purpose of reserving any gifts prior to the event.
Gifts are FIRST COME FOR SERVE BASIS. ALL Children MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE THEIR GIFTS.
Attendees must wear a mask and be willing to stand at a distance. Sanitizer dispensers will be present.
For more info.IG @pol.oakland
Our Youth Matter 10th Annual
Toy Giveaway
Our Youth Matter 10th Annual Toy Giveaway 1st come 1st serve. Come get 2 toys per child while they last
Date & Time: Sat, December 17, 2022, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM PST
Location: Rainbow Recreation Center 5800 International Blvd Oakland, CA 94621
Our Youth Matter 10th Annual Toy Giveaway
They will be offering goodie bags, toys, and much more. It will be on a First come, First serve, and the child must be present.
Toys are for children ages 2 - 14 years old. They can not guarantee that everyone will get toys.