ReStore collecting toys for annual giveaway
ReStore recently announced that it has joined forces with several other community organizations to be a part of the Elgin Community Holiday Toy Giveaway, which collects toys for area families in need. ReStore will be one of three toy drop off locations.
During the past decade, this community-sponsored event has given thousands of toys to Elgin area children. Last year, organizers collected new toys and monies allowing the distribution of more than 5,000 toys to 2,500 children and more than 900 families. It is anticipated that there will be an increase in the numbers this year. The Elgin Community Toy Giveaway will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18.
They need your help. ReStore is hoping to collect at least 500 toys during this toy drive. ReStore will be accepting donations of new unwrapped toys through Dec. 13 during open hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Toys should be in value of between $5 and $25. Toys also will be collected through Tuesday, Dec. 16 at two other drop-off locations, which are the Grand Victoria Pavilion, 250 S. Grove Ave., and the Elgin Township offices, 729 S. McLean Blvd. Contact them for drop off hours. For a suggested list of toys, visit www.restoreelgin.org
Because ReStore values contributions to this important community holiday event, those who drop off toys at ReStore, will receive a 10-percent off coupon for their total purchase that day at ReStore. The toy has to have a minimum value of $5.
Share your joy this holiday season by remembering children of less fortunate families. Donations from the community are invaluable to the Elgin Community Holiday Toy Giveaway.
Elgin Community Holiday Toy Giveaway co-sponsors include: A American Self Storage, Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority, Centro de Informacion, Chase, City of Elgin, Community Crisis Center, Curves in Elgin, Downtown Neighborhood Association, Elgin Fire Department, Elgin Junior Service Board, Elgin Junior Woman's Club, Elgin High School, Elgin Riverside Club Inc., Elgin ROPE Officers, Elgin Township, Fox Valley Kiwanis Club, Golden Kiwanis Club, Grand Victoria Casino, Grand Victoria Foundation, Girl Scouts Sybaquay Council, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Kiel Machine Products, Larkin High School National Honor Society, National-Louis University, and St. Edward High School National Honor Society.
ReStore accepts donated new and gently used home improvement and building materials and re-sells them at a fraction of retail prices. The funds generated go toward Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley's home building program while reducing the amount of building materials that would otherwise go to overflowing landfills. To date, ReStore estimates that it has diverted 1,000 tons of material from landfills.