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Our Mission of Love
- The Mission of American Giving Project/Toys of Hope is to provide toys, books, clothing and other items to needy and homeless children and their families. The guiding principal behind our mission is that all children, regardless of financial status, race, religion or nationality, are deserving of those things which can help give them a happier and more fulfilling life. A new toy can mean everything to a needy or homeless child. It provides fun and enjoyment and gives a child a sense of pride in having something of their very own. American Giving Project provides necessary assistance and help to needy families year round.
- American Giving Project helps people all year. Brian Hansen, Director of Operations pictured.
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Our Vision
Melissa Blomberg Doktofsky, Founder
of American Giving Project / Toys Of Hope
- PLEASE HELP!
Financial donations are needed more than ever.
Please help our homeless families get through the cold winter.
Your financial donations are needed to survive! - All donations are deductible to the maximum allowed by law.
- American Giving Project / Toys of Hope is an all volunteer charity and 100% of all funds donated goes directly towards helping needy children and their families.
- Impact and Recognition Over the years, Toys of Hope has garnered significant recognition for its impactful work. The charity has received awards from the Board of Education, local and state governments, and prestigious accolades such as the Martin Luther King Award. It has also been honored by the mayors of Philadelphia and New Orleans for its support to victims of Hurricane Katrina, and by the Governor of New York.
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Our Story
- Founded in 1994 by Melissa Doktofsky, Toys of Hope, New York's favorite charity, supports over 65,000 needy children, their families and their pets every year. Toys of Hope operates all year round and does not have any paid employees or professional fund raisers. 100% of all donations goes towards helping families in need. Known for "More Than Toys", the charity has created many programs that provide desperately needed goods and services to assist families in becoming self-sufficient and, in turn, helping to improve their children's lives. An additional charity, American Giving Project was created to communicate this "More Than Toys" message.
- The American Giving Project / Toys of Hope team is proud to have been featured in many local and national news media outlets. Articles about the charity have appeared in The New York Times, Newsday, Long Island Press, The Long Islander and other local newspapers. Segments featuring American Giving Project / Toys of Hope have been shown on television, including CBS News, NBC, News One, Eyewitness News, and Fox, as well as on the radio, including 1010 WINS, 880 AM, Radio Disney, WBLI and WBAB. Toys of Hope has been recognized for its outstanding work by state and local governments , boards of education and the Governor of New York State. Melissa Doktofsky was also the recipient of the prestigious Martin Luther King “Living the Dream” Award. And American Giving Project / Toys of Hope has even been honored by the mayors of Philadelphia and New Orleans for its work in providing support to assist the efforts surrounding Hurricane Sandy.
American Giving Project / Toys of Hope Loves YOU!
Thank You!!
Help our families
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and fund our mission. American Giving Project / Toys of Hope is an all volunteer charity and 100% of all funds donated goes directly towards helping needy children and their families.
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Ways you can Help
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- Toys of Hope Gifts for Needy and Homeless Families
- Melissa Doktofsky's Vision Melissa Doktofsky founded the charity based on a tradition of giving she learned from her parents. Growing up, she would eagerly put her allowance into a tzedakah (charity) box, a practice that deeply influenced her understanding of giving. When she started Toys of Hope, her goal was to help children in need while preserving their dignity. She favored anonymous giving to ensure that recipients felt supported by their community rather than charity.
- Programs and Initiatives Toys of Hope offers a variety of programs designed to meet the needs of children and their families:
- Toy Collection Program: This is the cornerstone of the charity, providing new toys to children during the holidays and throughout the year.
- Hygiene Collection Program: Essential hygiene products are collected and distributed to families, ensuring they have access to necessary items like soap, shampoo, and toothbrushes.
- Poor Paws Program: Recognizing that pets are also family members, this program provides food, supplies, and medical care for pets of needy families.
- Tzedakah Program: Named after the Jewish tradition of charitable giving, this program encourages children and families to engage in philanthropy. Families can make their own tzedakah boxes and participate in workshops, teaching the value of giving back from a young age.
- Adopt a Family Program: This initiative connects donors directly with families in need, allowing them to provide specific support such as clothing for job interviews or school supplies.
- Dental Program: This program ensures that children receive proper dental care, which is often overlooked in low-income families.
Volunteer
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- American Giving Project / Toys of Hope is an all volunteer charity and 100% of all funds donated goes directly towards helping needy children and their families. Toys of Hope is a not for profit corporation registered with the State of New York and the I.R.S. All donations are deductible to the maximum allowed by law. You can donate by sending a check to:
- American Giving Project / Toys of Hope
P.O . Box 1247
Huntington, New York 11743
631-271-TOYS (8697) - To make a secure online donation, please click the button below. Thank you so much for your support!
- If you are interested in adopting a family click here.
- If you represent an organization and you are interested in our Children for Change click here.
- See some of our sponsors. If you own a business, please consider becoming a sponsor!
- Volunteers
American Giving Project / Toys of Hope invites highly motivated individuals of all ages to become volunteers in our organization.- Bake Sale
- Car Wash
- Placing Donation Boxes
- Assisting at Parties
- Planning Outings for the “Out for a Day” Program
- Raffles
- Hand Out Flyers
- Public Speaking Opportunities
- Networking with neighborhoods to sponsor families
- Phone savvy individuals to contact potential donors
- If you are interested in volunteering we greatly appreciate your help. Please click here to contact us.
- Volunteering: Volunteers are the backbone of the organization, helping with everything from sorting donations to distributing items to families.
- Chance 2 Dance: Providing dance classes and performance opportunities for children, this program aims to boost self-esteem and provide a creative outlet.
- Children For Change: Engaging children in service projects to instill a sense of community responsibility and philanthropy from an early age.
American Giving Project / Toyos of Hope
American Giving Project / Toyos of Hope
American Giving Project / Toyos of Hope
- Foundation and Mission The American Giving Project/Toys of Hope was founded by Melissa Doktofsky in 1994. The charity’s core mission is to provide toys, books, clothing, and other essentials to needy and homeless children and their families, operating year-round to support over 65,000 children annually. Unlike many charities, it is entirely volunteer-run, ensuring that 100% of donations directly benefit those in need
- Melissa Doktofsky's Vision Melissa Doktofsky founded the charity based on a tradition of giving she learned from her parents. Growing up, she would eagerly put her allowance into a tzedakah (charity) box, a practice that deeply influenced her understanding of giving. When she started Toys of Hope, her goal was to help children in need while preserving their dignity. She favored anonymous giving to ensure that recipients felt supported by their community rather than charit
- Testimonial: 30 years ago my phenomenal friend Melissa started a charity called Toys of hope. It is 100 percent non profit and every dollar or gift raised goes directly to those in need. Her and her loyal team have been working to enhance our most needy citizens on Long Island for almost 3 decades!!!!! The charity has the ability to mobilize necessary survival items and gifts to families that would literally have nothing without Toys of Hope's sorely needed assistance!!!!!! At this point, we are trying to raise money to operate the charity.
- How to Get Involved Individuals and organizations can support Toys of Hope in multiple ways:
- Donations: Monetary donations go directly to purchasing new toys, clothing, and other necessities for families. Donations can also be made in honor or memory of a loved one.
- Item Donations: The charity accepts new toys, clothing, and household items, which can be donated by appointment.
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Your Privacy on ToysofHope.org
Toys of Hope is committed to protecting your privacy. We only use the information we collect about you to accept donations or support of the help of needy and homeless children and thier families. Pease read on for more details about our privacy policy.
Toys of Hope does not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others.
Toys of Hope may release information when we believe, in good faith, that such release is reasonably necessary to (i) comply with law, (ii) enforce or apply the terms of any of our user agreements or (iii) protect the rights, property or safety of Toys of Hope, our users, or others.
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Toys of Hope is committed to protecting your privacy. We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others.
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By using our Web site, you consent to the collection and use of this information by Toys of Hope, Inc. If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page so that you are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we disclose it.
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P.O . Box 1247 Huntington, New York 11743
Item Donations
Donated items accepted by appointment only.
Our office location is at:
167 East 2nd Street
Huntington Station, New York 11746
All donations of toys, clothes, hygiene and household items must be BRAND NEW!
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