Here's how you can help Community Access distribute toys and pet supplies to drives across the state!
All collected toys will directly benefit Connecticut Children's Medical Center, the CT Lottery "Give a Child a Toy, Not a Ticket" campaign, and Faith Baptist's Santa's Sleigh Ministry in West Haven. All collected pet supplies and toys will benefit No Animal Left Unfed and other Hartford Area pet charities, as well as CT Dog Gone Recovery and Dog Star Rescue!
Big Y Toy Drives:
December 9th:
Come out to Big Y in West Hartford on Monday, December 9th from 4pm - 6pm and meet Renee from The River 105.9! You can donate to Big Y's Sack Hunger Mission by donating $10 or purchasing a bag at the register.
You can also bring a new, unwrapped toy for CCMC between these hours and iHeartMedia will collect them!
December 11th:
Come out to Big Y in Manchester on Wednesday, December 11th from 4pm - 6pm and meet Renee from The River 105.9! You can donate to Big Y's Sack Hunger Mission by donating $10 or purchasing a bag at the register.
You can also bring a new, unwrapped toy for Santa's Sleigh Ministry between these hours and iHeartMedia will collect them!
PhysicianOne Flu Clinic
December 13th:
With flu season in full swing, want a little help to fighting the flu for you and your family? The iHeartMedia stations are teaming up with PhysicianOne in Glastonbury to promote their Flu Clinic happening Friday, December 13th from 3pm-6pm. Get a head of the flu and help fight it off with your flu shot from PhysicianOne in Glastonbury!
You can also bring a new, unwrapped toy for CCMC between these hours and iHeartMedia will collect them!
Santa's Sleigh Ministry Toy Distribution
Come out to Santa’s Sleigh: Annual Holiday Toy Distribution
Saturday December 21st from 9am-1pm at Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 39-41 Emma Street in West Haven.
Children ages 12 and under will receive a toy of their choice and those ages 13-17 will receive a gift card.
For more info contact Outreach Ministry Coordinator Nancy Jordan 203-933-8363.
Pet Drives
December 15:
Come out to Dog Star Rescue for the Dog Gone Gathering Fundraiser! Please bring a new dog toy or treats for a shelter dog for the holidays.
If you are unable to attend any of these drives, please bring an unwrapped, new toy for a child OR pet supplies, food, treats, and toys and drop them off in the collection boxes in the our iHeartMedia building lobby:
10 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT
9 AM - 5 PM
Collection ends on Thursday, December 19th.
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