Ayuda Holiday Toy Drive

At Ayuda, we aim to maximize our impact by creatively engaging the community in seasonal in-kind donation drives that directly support our clients. Whether it's backpacks and school supplies at the start of the school year, toys and winterwear during the holidays, or essential items like female hygiene products and WIC supplies for International Women’s Month and Mother’s Day, we strive to go above and beyond for those we serve.

As we approach the end of the year, we’re excited to launch our 2025 Holiday Toy Drive! We’re collecting new toys, games, and gadgets to wrap and distribute to our young clients and families across our offices in Virginia, DC, and Maryland.

The joy of a parent being able to give their child a brand-new gift during the holidays is unmatched.

In a time when inflation is high and budgets are tight, this campaign is especially meaningful for the families we support, including newly arrived immigrants. We aim to provide hundreds of toys for children of all ages across our three offices. We’ll need your help to collect, wrap, and distribute these gifts, ensuring that this holiday season is a joyful one for our clients!

Contact Information: volunteers@ayuda.com

In-kind donations to Ayuda are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donors are responsible for determining the fair market value of their donated items. Ayuda does not assign a monetary value to in-kind donations. Please retain your receipt for tax purposes. Ayuda’s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1136608.

Ways to Get Involved & Requirements:

Purchase New Holiday Toys

• Purchase toys via our Amazon Wishlist – shipped directly to Ayuda’s VA office
• Purchase toys outside of Amazon – drop unwrapped gifts off at Ayuda’s offices
• Note: All toys must be new; we cannot accept used items.
• If delivering in person, please contact our Volunteer Manager to schedule a drop-off.

Adopt a Family (or multiple!)

• Provide specific gifts requested by a family. Upon signing up, you’ll receive the family’s Wishlist and background information.

Organize a Donation Drive

• Host a toy drive at your workplace, place of worship, or other community event to benefit our clients.
• Contact our Volunteer Manager for support. We reserve the right to approve donated items to ensure they meet our standards and maintain our clients' dignity.

Join a Gift Wrapping Day

• Help wrap and prepare toys as well as write holiday card at our offices.
• While not required, volunteers who can lift up to 10 lbs. are preferred.
• Space is limited, so priority is given to groups, family adopters, and regular volunteers.

Dates & Commitment: If there are any schedule changes, our Volunteer Manager will notify confirmed participants.

• December 10th: Gift Wrapping at our Fairfax, VA Office
• December 11th: Gift Wrapping at our Silver Spring, MD Office
• December 17th: Gift Wrapping at our Washington, DC
• December 17th: LAST DAY WE WILL ACCEPTHOLIDAY TOY DONATIONS

Sign Up: To get involved in our holiday toy drive, please check out our Wishlist here, signup to adopt a family here or email our Volunteer Manager here to explore other ways you can get involved.

We look forward to welcoming your support for our campaign and thank you in advance for supporting Ayuda’s mission and the 3,000+ immigrant families we support.