17th Annual "Let's Make A Kid Smile" Christmas Toy Drive

17th Annual "Let's Make A Kid Smile" Christmas Toy Drive Communty Inititve Non Profit Toy Drive
Founded in 2008 by Raffaella Tassone 🤶🏻 We would LOVE to see them catered to this year!!! :)Back to the organizations!!

Well, as many of you know, each year since 2008, we have hosted a toy drive for an array of local organizations who need the community's assistance in helping them make the wishes of the children within their establishments come to life, most emphatically at Christmas time. The toy typically commences on November 15th and runs thru Friday December 17th, however will accept donations before & after

these dates. We will be accepting more than toys for this toy drive, as over the past years, we have noticed a requirement for many other things as well. I have jotted a few items down (listed below) that we will be accepting, although this list is endless and you can use your own personal discretion as to what you think a child would love to open on Christmas morning! We also noticed a requirement for items for all teenagers, both male and females aged 13-18. Over the past few years, this age group did not get many donations, so if you wanted to keep that in mind, please do so. Listed below are local organizations that we have supported in our community in the past!! If you care to find out more information regarding their mission, please feel free to visit their websites which have been provided for your convenience. WHO WILL BE RECEIVING THE TOY DONATIONS?

:) Big Brothers Big Sisters Orilliawww.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca
:) The Green Haven Shelter for Womenwww.greenhavenshelter.com
:) The Salvation Army, Orilliawww.salvationarmy.ca
:) Children's Aid Society, Orillia Branchwww.simcoecas.com

WHERE CAN I DROP MY DONATION OFF?

🤶🏻 We stayed the course right to the finish line, and together we gathered everything needed for this year’s toy drive. ...
12/22/2025

🤶🏻 We stayed the course right to the finish line, and together we gathered everything needed for this year’s toy drive. From new unwrapped toys, games, plushies, books and clothing… to monetary donations, gift cards, and food to fill holiday hampers and wishlists… our community showed up for local families in the most beautiful way. ✨

Thank you to all of this year’s donors. Your compassion echoed throughout our community…loud and clear. Together, we stood behind one shared goal….supporting the love and well being of our community’s vulnerable children. 🙏🏼

A huge shout out to all the phenomenal local businesses who showed up, stood strong, and made this year’s toy drive possible. Your generosity, your hustle, and your heart are the reason local families will feel supported and seen this holiday season. ✨ YOU are the magic behind it all, and our community is stronger because of YOU!! So thank you, my AMAZING Toy Drive Family! I couldn’t begin to do ANY of this without you. 😢 (I will tag you in the comments ❤️)

I would also like to take this moment to send my love and deepest condolences to the entire Sunshine Carpet & Flooring family…and to everyone in our community who knew and loved their beloved matriarch, Gini Stringer. Her presence touched so many lives here in Orillia, and her legacy of kindness, hard work & community spirit will continue to ripple through all of us. May her family, friends, staff & customers find comfort in the impact Gini made & the love she will forever leave behind. She was incredible and she will be profoundly missed. 🤍🕊️

Sending all of my love to you!! Merry Christmas! 🎄

Until next year!! 💫

Raffaella Tassone 🤶🏻

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3380 Monarch Drive, #3
Orillia, ON
L3V8A2

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