The Tutu Challenge and toy drives run November through December.
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Our Programs · Holiday Toy Assistance

Every Child Deserves A Little Holiday Magic.

Our Holiday Toy Assistance Program brings new toys to children in need across the SouthCoast. Join the list for toy drop-off spots and Tutu Challenge news.

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The 2024 Holiday Season

What One Season Of Giving Looks Like

350+
children at Carlos Pacheco Elementary in New Bedford got gifts
200
kids at the Talbot School in Fall River got gifts
$2,500
in toys collected through toy drives
Figures from the 2024 holiday season, as reported on our blog.
How It Works

From Your Donation To A Child's Gift

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Give

Bring a new, unwrapped toy, or raise money by taking the Tutu Challenge.

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We Gather

Volunteers sort and wrap every gift.

3

We Deliver

Local fire and police departments help us bring gifts to students at schools across our region.

The Tutu Challenge

Put On A Tutu. Help A Local Kid Open A Gift.

The Tutu Challenge started as a viral social campaign and became an annual tradition. It's how our community raises toys and funds for this program, November through December.

From Our 2024 Season
“We certainly could never do it alone.”
Peter Cohenno, Friends of Jack
Read About The 2024 Season →
Join Our Email List

Be The First To Know Where To Drop Off Toys

Get toy drop-off spots, Tutu Challenge news and how many kids got gifts this season.

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Get Involved

Other Ways To Help

Donate

Fund Holiday Gifts

Your gift buys new toys for local kids who need them this season.

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Volunteer

Help Wrap Gifts

Join the volunteers who sort and wrap every toy before it goes out.

Volunteer
Questions

Holiday Toy FAQ

Where Can I Drop Off A Toy?

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Join our email list and we will share toy drop-off spots across the SouthCoast as they are confirmed each season.

What Kind Of Toys Do You Need?

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New, unwrapped toys.

Who Gets The Toys?

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Children in need across our region, including students at local schools.

What Is The Tutu Challenge?

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It's how our community raises money and toys for this program. It runs November through December.