Are you ready for the most wonderful time of the year? We sure are, and we’re thrilled to announce something that will sprinkle some extra magic and joy into this holiday season: the OCFA Spark of Love Holiday Toy Drive!
This year, we're igniting the spirit of giving by spreading cheer and happiness to children who deserve an extra dose of joy during the holidays. The Orange County Fire Authority, in partnership with incredible members of our community, is organizing a magnificent toy drive to collect gifts for kids who could use a little extra sparkle in their lives.
From action figures to art supplies, puzzles to plush toys, and everything in between, your generosity and support can make this holiday season absolutely magical for children across Orange County. We aim to collect toys that will not only bring smiles but also foster imagination and play, creating unforgettable moments for these young hearts.
Here's how you can join in on the fun and spread the holiday cheer:
Donations: Gather new, unwrapped toys suitable for kids of all ages at your facility.
Spread the Word: Share this initiative with friends, family, and colleagues. Let's make this toy drive an extravaganza of generosity and goodwill.
Volunteer: Help collect, sort, and distribute these wonderful gifts. Your time and effort are invaluable in making this initiative a success.
Share: before packing up into bags for final delivery, please gather up all toys for a wonderful and sharable photo opportunity and send to us so we can also share as a collage for all to see.
Remember, every toy donated is a beacon of hope and joy for a child in need. Your kindness has the power to create unforgettable memories and light up the holiday season for so many.
Let’s make this year's OCFA Spark of Love Holiday Toy Drive the most magical one yet! Together, we can paint smiles on countless faces and make this season brighter for everyone.
DETAILS:
- We encourage and greatly appreciate businesses/organizations place toys in bags before dropping them off at your nearest fire station. To find your closest fire station: https://ocfa.org/AboutUs/FireStations.aspx
- Because we request toys be placed in bags prior to delivery at fire stations, we encourage you take photos at your company, organization or with your team for sharing with those who contributed to the drive, as well as sharing with OCFA! Please email photos to carmencardenas@ocfa.org , Subject Line: 2023 Spark of Love Photos
- Toys will be accepted through Wednesday, December 12th; however, to ensure children receive toys for this year, we encourage toys be dropped off at fire stations in bags by Tuesday, 12/5. Toys will be accepted after this date, but may not reach children this year and be saved for next year.
- Toys may also be delivered to the KWAVE warehouse Monday - Friday's from 9am-11am and 2pm-3pm. Please place toys in bags prior to dropping them off. They are located at the corner of W MacArthur Blvd and S. Susan Street. Entry is off S. Susan Street to the warehouse bays at the back of the building. The address is: 3232 W. MacArthur Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704
- OCFA relies upon Volunteer Drivers to pickup and transport toys throughout 78 Fire Stations which includes stations as far North as Seal Beach, and as far South as San Clemente; for this reason, we GREATLY APPRECIATE organizations placing toys inside bags and bringing them to any of the 78 OCFA Stations. Please keep this in mind as you plan toy collection drives within your organizations.