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 The best way to spread Christmas JOY is surprising a kid with a special toy!

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Toy donations help our family adoptions and spread cheer to children through unit Christmas parties.
Information About Collecting Toys for Operation Christmas Spirit: Deadline for toys= December 16th
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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 **This is where all toys collected after December 12th will go**
    • DC Metro Area
    • San Antonio, TX
    • Colorado Springs, CO
    • ​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. ​​
Important Dates for This Year's Program:
  • December 10th: Suggested deadline for angel tree  and toy collections for families.
  • December 12th- 15th: Gift drop off events at various locations.
  • December 15th: 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 16th to allow time for families to travel. Because of this, unit Christmas parties are usually hosted between the 8th-15th of December. If you are planning an office Christmas party, hosting one December 1st-12th is recommended to help units/families most.  
  • December 12th- 17th: Family gift pick ups across the nation.
Operation Help a Hero . 1 Caminito Altura, 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.
OHH is a non-federal entity. It is not part of the Department of Defense or any of its components and it has no governmental status.
  • Home
  • About
    • Our Mission
    • Our History
    • Our Team
    • Our Financial Info
  • Donate
    • Online Donations
    • Operation Enduring Support Afghanistan Response
    • Mailing Address and Locations for Donations
    • Host a Drive
    • Kaiser Permanente CSIT Christmas Drive
    • IMEG Christmas Drive
    • Perez family Operation Enduring Support
  • Volunteer
    • Calendar of Events
    • Volunteer Registration >
      • Volunteer for Op Rack Pack
      • Volunteer for an OHH Baby Shower
      • Volunteer for Camp JOY
      • 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 >
      • Family RSVP for Camp JOY
    • Operation Christmas Spirit >
      • Operation Christmas Spirit Family "Adoption"
      • Operation Christmas Spirit Gift Card Help
      • Operation Christmas Spirit Host a Toy Drive
      • Operation Christmas Spirit Single Service Member Gifts
      • Host an Angel Tree
      • 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
    • E-newsletter and Volunteer Alerts
    • Our Team
    • Unit Applications
    • Operation Enduring Support Application
  • In the News
  • OHH Thank You!
    • Missions Accomplished
    • Corporate Donors and Sponsors
  • Sign up for alerts