‘Tis the Season: Check Out These CP4P Toy Drives in December
Get in the holiday spirit with toy drives hosted by Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) organizations, all December long! These events are free, family-friendly, and open to the public.
From gift giveaways to festive gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Check out the list of events below.
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South Side
Think Outside Da Block
December 13 | Think Outside Da Block x Imagine Englewood If Presents: Share The Love Winterfest (Englewood), 1 – 4 p.m.
Celebrate the season of joy, unity, and community at Share The Love Winterfest! Hosted by Think Outside Da Block and Imagine Englewood If, this festive gathering brings neighbors together for an afternoon filled with hot cocoa, laughter, and connection right in the heart of Englewood. (More info)
Address: 6407 S Honore St, Chicago, IL
Contact: info@thinkoutsidedablock.org
Contact Number: 312-244-0442
Claretian Associates
December 18 | Holiday Light in the Night (South Chicago), 4 – 7 p.m.
Join Claretian Associates in South Chicago for a festive holiday celebration, featuring toy giveaways, food, games, music, and a resource table. (More info)
Address: 3039 E 91st St, Chicago, IL
Contact: James Sims
Contact Number: 773-734-9181 ext. 2060
December 19 | Holiday Light in the Night (South Deering), 4 – 7 p.m.
Join Claretian Associates in South Deering for a festive holiday celebration, featuring toy giveaways, food, games, music, and a resource table. (More info)
Address: 105th and Yates, Chicago, IL
Contact: James Sims
Contact Number: 773-734-9181 ext. 2060
December 19 | Holiday Light in the Night (South Shore), 4 – 7 p.m.
Join Claretian Associates in South Shore for a festive holiday celebration, featuring toy giveaways, food, games, music, and a resource table. (More info)
Address: 7500 S Phillips Ave, Chicago, IL
Contact: James Sims
Contact Number: 773-734-9181 ext. 2060
West Side
Alliance of Local Service Organizations (ALSO)
December 5 | Toy Giveaway Game Night (Humboldt Park), 4 – 8 p.m.
Join ALSO in Humboldt Park for a free Toy Giveaway & Game Night! The community will come together to enjoy free refreshments, games, activities, resources and more.
Address: 4336 W Wabansia Ave, Chicago, IL
Contact: Thomas Ross
Contact Number: 773-235-5705
December 19 | Toy Giveaway Game Night (Humboldt Park), 4 – 8 p.m.
Join ALSO in Humboldt Park for a free Toy Giveaway & Game Night! The community will come together to enjoy free refreshments, games, activities, resources and more. (More info)
Address: 824 N Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL
Contact: Fred Wallace
Contact Number: 773-235-5705
New Life Centers
December 12 | Winter Wonderland Featuring Santa’s Workshop (Little Village), 3 – 6 p.m.
New Life Centers is inviting families to two special holiday celebrations: Winter Wonderland in Little Village and a community Christmas gathering in Humboldt Park. These gatherings are a space for laughter, light, and meaningful moments shared with our children, friends, and neighbors. (More info)
Address: 2620 S Lawndale Ave, Chicago, IL
Contact: info@newlifecenters.org
Contact Number: 312-736-2466
Breakthrough Urban Ministries
December 18 | Westside Winter Wonderland (Garfield Park), 3 – 6 p.m.
Come join Breakthrough Urban Ministries for some holiday fun. We are bringing Winter wonderland to Garfield Park. There will be free food, games, and activities for all ages. Gifts will be distributed, first come first served. (More info)
Address: 100 N Central Park and Schraeder Dr, Chicago, IL
Contact: Danielle Peterson
Contact Number: 773-726-9659
Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP)
December 18 | Gage Park Toy Giveaway, 3 – 6 p.m.
Southwest Organizing Project and Communities Partnering 4 Peace will host its annual toy giveaway for children in Gage Park. During this celebration, toys will be given away to children and youth ages 0-15. There will also be free food and drinks from local businesses, information on resources and services, and Christmas activities for families. (More info)
Address: 3357 W 55th St, Chicago, IL
Contact: Armando Mancilla
Contact Number: 773-510-4609
North Side
Alliance of Local Service Organizations (ALSO)
December 19 | Toy Giveaway (Belmont Cragin), 4 – 8 p.m.
Join ALSO in Belmont Cragin for a free Toy Giveaway & Game Night! The community will come together to enjoy free refreshments, games, activities, resources and more. (More info)
Address: 5219 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL
Contact: Luis Cotto
Contact Number: 773-235-5705
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