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Spreading holiday cheer and going green by donating gently used and new toys to families in need.
Toy Drive Information: This year the toy drive will run November 11 through December 6. During this time, new and gently used toys will be accepted. Residents can donate new and used toys for children 6 months to 13 years old. See Toy Giving Guidelines below for items we collect. Also, see Drop Off Locations for sites to bring your toys.
Browse the GYC Santa's Workshop Wishlist on Amazon to pick and purchase a toy or toys for that will be shipped directly to the GYC Office. It's that easy and you'll have the receipt for your donation. You can also purchase one from a local store and drop off at any of our collection sites.
Monetary donations are also accepted to purchase new toys. Click here to make a donation online. You can also mail a donation to: Greensboro Youth Council, Attn: Santa's Workshop, PO Box 3136, Greensboro, NC 27402.
Who: Santa's Workshop has been assisting Greensboro families in need for more than 40 years. The Greensboro Youth Council (GYC) partners with local agencies to collect and distribute toys to Greensboro families during the holiday season. Used toys are cleaned by community volunteers. Families must be referred to GYC by an approved agency to be able to receive toys from the Santa's Workshop program.
Volunteer Opportunities
Individuals, families, or community groups can sign up to volunteer along our GYC members. Adults must accompany groups with children 10 and under that volunteer. For example, a troop will need at least one adult. Please note specific dates for GYC members/teen volunteers.
- Monday, December 9, 5:30-7:30 pm: GYC Members/teen volunteers only
- Tuesday, December 10, 5:30-7 pm: Open to all
- Wednesday, December 11, 5:30-7 pm: Open to all
- Thursday, December 12, 5:30-7:30 pm: Open to all
- Friday, December 13, 5:30-8:30 pm: GYC Members/teen volunteers only
- Saturday, December 14, 9 am to 12 pm; 12-4:30 pm: Two shifts open to GYC members and teens only.
Hours may vary by location. Please call the specific drop-off location to confirm their available times.
Recreation Center
- Lindley Recreation Center, 2907 Springwood Dr.
- Griffin Recreation Center, 5301 Hilltop Rd.
- Glenwood Recreation Center, 2010 Coliseum Blvd.
Libraries
- McGirt-Horton Library, 2501 Phillips Ave.
- Kathleen Clay Edwards Library, 1420 Price Park Rd.
- Benjamin Library, 1530 Benjamin Pkwy.
Other
- GenerationEd, 1200 Arlington St.
- Restaurant Technologies, 241-D Burgess Rd.
- Greensboro Auto Center, 3800 Burlington Rd.
- Parker Hannifin, 125 E. Meadowview Rd.
- Greensboro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 3710 West Wendover Ave.
- Greensboro Nissan, 3900 West Wendover Ave.
- All toys should be new or used toys that are unbroken, not rusted, and in good condition.
- Games and puzzles should be complete and have all pieces. Tape the sides of the boxes so that the pieces will not get lost.
- Dolls should have all parts. Place doll clothes and accessories in a plastic bag and secure them with the doll.
- Electronics should be in working condition. Batteries do not have to be included.
- All stuffed animals must be cleaned and no missing any parts or stuffing.
- Bicycles, tricycles, and riding toys should be in working condition.
- Sports equipment such as bowling or golfing sets should be boxed or placed in a sealed plastic bag.
- No violent toys will be accepted. (no guns, spears, swords, etc).
- All books need to be in new or good condition. No tears in pages, covers, and without stains.
- Clothing and food are not accepted.
2024 Sponsors and Community Partners
- Greensboro Public Libraries
- Greensboro Community Recreation Centers