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Naperville Park District Police welcomed more than 2,500 donations for 2020 Toys for Tots

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Park Police Officers Ravi Shah and Fred Cadena and Chief Steven Schindlbeck are pictured with an overflow of toys ready to be delivered to the DuPage Toys for Tots program. (Photo courtesy Naperville Park District)

Since mid-November, Naperville donors have been dropping off new, unwrapped toys at Naperville Park District facilities to assist the Park Police in collecting toys for children in need in our area. The Naperville collection is part of the DuPage County Toys for Tots program, hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.

Park Police Chief Steven Schindlbeck estimates that the community donated more than 2,500 toys, which Park Police officers dropped off in 12 truckloads. The collection ended December 12 with a rush of toy donations, adding three truckloads in just two days.

“It’s been a privilege to be a part of a community that, at the height of a pandemic, still embraced the Toys for Tots program enough to donate record numbers of toys,” said Park Police Chief Steven Schindlbeck. “It’s very satisfying to know that we were able to play a part in bringing smiles to the faces of the children who will receive these toys.”

Thanks to all for responding to earlier SOS for T4T…

New, unwrapped toys will be collected at five Naperville Park District locations, now through Dec. 12, 2020. In a separate initiative for the same cause, Women Marines Association host Drive-Thru Toy Drive from 10AM to noon, Dec. 5, at 2272 95th St. Due to need, folks can donate online, too. (Image courtesy Naperville American Legion Post 43)

Donate online, too!

If unable to bring a new unwrapped toy, friends and families may donate directly to area T4T campaigns via the website below:

To donate online for Toys for Tots, visit dupage-il.toysfortots.org.

New, unwrapped toys will be collected at five Naperville Park District locations, now through Dec. 12, 2020. (PN File Photo)

Original Post, Oct. 18, 2020 / Members of the Naperville Park District Police invite the community to contribute new, unwrapped toys for the 2020 DuPage County Toys for Tots program, hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Toys will be collected at various locations now through Sat., Dec. 12.

“It’s not too early to think about purchasing a few extra toys to brighten the holidays for kids in need,” said Chief Steve Schindlbeck. “With more families experiencing financial hardships this year, your donations will be greatly appreciated.”

Photo courtesy Naperville Park District.

Drop off new toys at five NPD collection sites

  • Park District Administration Building – Drop off toys in the collection box in the vestibule, located at 320 W. Jackson Ave.
  • Central Maintenance Facility, located at 427 Martin Avenue. Hours of operations are:  7AM to 3PM Mon. through Fri.
  • Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, located at 305 W. Jackson Ave. Hours of operation are: 8:30AM to 5PM Mon. through Fri. and 9AM to 4PM Sat.
  • Fort Hill Activity Center, located at 20 Fort Hill Drive. Hours of operation are: 5AM to 8PM Mon. through Fri. and 6AM to 3PM Sat. and 7AM to 3PM Sun.
  • 95th Street Center, located at 2244 W. 95th St. Hours of operation are: 8:30AM to 5PM Mon. through Fri.

Toys for Tots accepts only new, unwrapped toys. Thanks for donating toys suitable for ages 0 to 12 years. Please do not donate stuffed animals or toy weapons.

‘Tis the season to find Toys for Tots locations throughout the city

Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has been hosting Toys for Tots collections for the benefit of less fortunate youngsters, using the logo designed by Walt Disney all those years ago. Look for posters with the Toys for Tots logo to identify other official places that are accepting brand new unwrapped toys for the holidays.

Though some of the printed posters may say toys are collected until Dec. 23, the preferred deadline to donate is the second week in December in order for the toys to be collected from drop-off locations and organized so parents can select toys for their youngsters.

 

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Naperville Park Districthttp://www.napervilleparks.org/
Created in 1966, the Naperville Park District is an independent, municipal agency serving the recreation needs of its residents. An Illinois Distinguished Agency since 1994, the District is one of only 1% of park districts across the country to be nationally accredited through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). The Naperville Park District’s mission is to provide recreation and park experiences that promote healthy lives, healthy minds and a healthy community. The District maintains and operates more than 2,400 acres with 137 parks and provides more than 1,500 recreational, arts and environmental programs and special events annually. Included within the District’s operations are two championship golf courses, a multitude of playgrounds, trails, athletic courts and sports fields, Fort Hill Activity Center, Knoch Knolls Nature Center, two inline skating and skateboarding facilities, the Millennium Carillon, a paddle boat quarry, historic Centennial Beach, and the beautiful Riverwalk.

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