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Spread the Spirit of Christmas... host a toy collection. ​

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 The best way to spread Christmas JOY is surprising a kid with a special toy!
Okay, so we're not poets, but we do know a lot about spreading the Spirit of Christmas through our Operation Christmas Spirit program!


All parents want their children to have something special under the tree, especially those who are currently enduring deployment. Not only do toy donations help our family adoptions, we use them to spread cheer to children through unit Christmas parties.
Information About Collecting Toys for Operation Christmas Spirit:
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  • If you sign up to host a toy collection, we provide you with flyers to help with your collection.
  • We use toys collected to do the following:
    • ​Add to our family adoptions where needed
    • Provide toys for unit Christmas parties
    • Give toys to deployed units that may not have Christmas parties so their children may enjoy a special gift
    • If we have any toys turned in to us after unit Christmas parties and gift distributions are over, we make sure all toys get into the hands of military children through our Camp JOY and Operation Enduring Support programs. 
  • Our toy collections are primarily used to support families located in the following regions: 
    • ​SoCal
    • DC Metro Area
    • North Carolina
    • San Antonio, Texas
    • Colorado
    • ​Tampa, FL
    • We do mail out toys to families who have applied for assistance outside of the above areas.  ​
  • One easy way to host a toy drive for a business, school, congregation or group is to set up an angel tree. 
  • We suggest collecting toys for children 3 months- 16 years old. 
  • BABY ITEMS: Many of our families are young families with infants and babies on the way. Because of this, we always need baby items such as diapers, wipes, bathing supplies, and larger nursery needs. *Legally, we cannot accept used cribs and car seats.*
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Interested in signing up to host a toy drive? Use the registration below to let us know to count on your help. Please know that this program officially kicks off on November 15th. You'll hear from us then with more information, but you can get started any time you like! ​ ​​
Important Dates for This Year's Program:
  • Now through December 1st: Sign up to adopt a family with wish lists provided to donors.
  • December 10th: Suggested deadline for angel tree collections for families.
  • December 12th- 18th: Gift drop off events at various locations-- DEADLINE FOR FAMILY ADOPTION DONATIONS.
  • December 12th: This is the last day we can take toys guaranteed to be used for Christmas parties and family adoptions. Many units will be cutting out on Christmas "leave" the weekend of December 14th to allow time for families to travel by car during the pandemic. Because of this, unit Christmas parties are usually hosted before or around this time. If you are planning an office Christmas party, hosting one December 1st-12th is recommended to help units/families most.  
  • December 12th- 18th: Family gift pick ups across the nation.
Operation Help a Hero . PO Box 80996, Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca, 92688
Tax ID: 27-1438256
Operation Help a Hero is a 501 (c) (3) public charity.
Your donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
  • Home
  • About
    • Our Mission
    • Our History
    • Our Team
    • Our Financial Info
  • Donate
    • Online Donations
    • Mailing Address and Locations for Donations
    • Grub Hub Christmas Drive
    • Kaiser Permanente CSIT Christmas Drive
    • IMEG Christmas Drive
    • Perez family Operation Enduring Support
    • Host a Drive
  • Volunteer
    • Calendar of Events
    • Volunteer Registration >
      • Volunteer for Op Rack Pack 3/1 April 10th
      • Volunteer for Op Rack Pack 984th MP Co Apr 4th
      • Be Part of the OHH Team
    • Get Involved
    • Stay Connected
  • Projects
    • OHH Baby Showers >
      • OHH Baby Shower RSVP
      • Adopt a Mommy-Baby
      • Current OHH Baby Needs
    • OHH Camp JOY >
      • Unit RSVP for Camp JOY TO GO July 12th
    • Operation Christmas Spirit >
      • Operation Christmas Spirit Family "Adoption"
      • Operation Christmas Spirit Single Service Member Gifts
      • Operation Christmas Spirit Gift Card Help
      • Operation Christmas Spirit Host a Toy Drive
      • Operation Christmas Spirit Help for Active Duty Families
      • Operation Christmas Spirit Donor Receipt Request
    • Operation Rack Pack >
      • Operation Rack Pack Unit App
      • Single Service Member Survey
    • Operation Enduring Support >
      • Operation Enduring Support Application for Active Duty Families in Crisis
    • Comfort for the Caregiver
  • Contact
    • Unit Applications
    • Operation Enduring Support Application
    • Contact List
  • In the News
  • OHH Thank You!
    • Missions Accomplished
    • Corporate Donors and Sponsors
  • Sign up for alerts
    • Sign up for family specific action alerts
    • Sign up for donation needs action alerts
    • Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter
    • Sign up for area specific volunteer action alerts
    • Sign up to sponsor a new or expecting mommy