american giving / toys of hope programs

To adopt a family for the holidays, please send in your form before January 15th

The American Giving Project / Toys of Hope Adopt-A-Family program was set up to assist especially needy families. Donors can help in one of two ways.

First, you can sponsor a family by donating from $100 to $2500, depending on the family size.

Second, American Giving Project / Toys of Hope can provide you with a list of items requested by the family. You then purchase the items and American Giving Project / Toys of Hope will deliver them to the family.

Whichever way you choose to help, you will receive a description of the family and their circumstances. American Giving Project / Toys of Hope keeps the identity of the families confidential due to the sensitive nature of their individual situations. However, with the family’s permission, a photo may be provided to the sponsor. In addition, sponsors who wish to remain anonymous may do so.

Families chosen for the Adopt-A-Family program are living in homeless shelters or have been referred to American Giving Project / Toys of Hope by county social service agencies, schools, hospitals, fire departments, religious institutions and other service organizations. Members of these families often suffer from illness or disabilities that prevent them from working.

With your help, we can provide essentials for the home and all family members. This will, in turn, create a happier, more fulfilling and self-sufficient life for needy children and their families.

You can participate in the Adopt-A-Family program during the holiday season or year round. Just fill out the quick and simple form to the right, fax it to us, and we will contact you. OR If you would like to Adopt a Family for a one time donation between $100 to $2,500, please donate online below.

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Note - fax is out of order.
Email form to melissa@toysofhope.org

A program in which brand news toys are distributed for all ages, for homeless needy and struggling families year round.

Ways You Can Help

1. Have A Toy Drive
   If you or our organization is interested in organizing a toy drive we can help!
   Contact Us at NeedHelp@ToysofHope.Org
2. Donate Now!  Use the link below!
3. Buy a toy or other item from our Amazon wish list - without leaving home! It will be delivered to our headquarters.

P.O . Box 1247 Huntington, New York 11743

631-271-TOYS (8697)

needhelp@toysofhope.org

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!

When Melissa Doktofsky created the American Giving Project / Toys of Hope charity, her focus was to continue in a tradition her parents taught her of helping the less fortunate. As a young child, she looked forward to getting her allowance to put in the little blue “pushka” tzedakah box in her home.

The early focus of the charity was to give anonymously to minimize the embarrassment to the recipient family. Melissa felt it would be nice for the children to think that their parent or guardian provided for them. Her favorite delivery is still the “anonymous drop” at people’s doorsteps. Melissa still feels that it is not important for the families to know where the donations come from, but just that it is meant to help them to improve their lives and the lives of their children. This philosophy is still a major concept of our charity.

However, with all the news articles, television coverage of the charity and celebrity involvement, American Giving Project / Toys of Hope has become one of New York’s favorite charities. For over 14 years, American Giving Project / Toys of Hope remains an all volunteer charity and still uses 100% of all donations to help needy children, their families and their pets. The Toys of Hope team feels very honored to have received numerous awards from the Board of Education, local government, the state of NY, the prestigious Martin Luther King Award, the mayor’s of Philadelphia and New Orleans for support to victims of the Hurricane Katrina and especially an award from the Governor of New York.

This program focuses on providing items to needy and homeless children and their families that can help them to become more self sufficient.

• American Giving Project / Toys of Hope tzedakah boxes are provided for your home so that children can deposit coins from their allowance or from fundraising efforts with their friends. Many parents match their children’s donations.
• American Giving Project / Toys of Hope hosts tzedakah box workshops for the whole family—make your own box at our charity warehouse with your children and others.
• We have ongoing mitzvah projects throughout the year. Bar and bat mitzvah students are invited to make a difference to the local, homeless population.
• Whole family projects are also encouraged.

A donation of $18 buys one person–shampoo, soap, hygiene items, a toothbrush for one month. We buy the brands they like at a major discount. $36 for two people, etc.

I will donate $___________ to American Giving Project / Toys of Hope for supplies for ______many children.

I would like to donate $__________in addition, for new clothing for parents to go to job interviews, children to wear to school etc.

There are many reasons to make a donation.

You may wish to honor a loved one for a special event, donate in someone’s memory, show your appreciation or thank someone.

Toy of Hope will send an acknowledgement with our custom made beautiful tzedakah program cards to you and the person or place you wish to honor or memorialize.

To get involved today contact us.

P.O . Box 1247 Huntington, New York 11743

631-271-TOYS (8697)

needhelp@toysofhope.org

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!

Terms & Conditions

© American Giving Project / Toys Of Hope

The Chance 2 Dance Program inspired by our board member Jordy Castillo. The mission is to reach out and teach children the art of dance. Our focus is to serve those who can not afford lessons at a dance studio. Children who simply want the Chance 2 Dance. Jordy felt after being a member of American Giving Project / Toys of Hope for so many years, that he should use his talent and share it with everyone. This has created an outlet where kids can express who they are in a positive and up lifting matter using the art of dance. Children are able to get one on one lessons. They learn how to dance and get a better understanding of how to keep their bodies healthy and fit. With dance being a major craze around the world we want kids to join the fun and be active. We want to take what we know and give that knowledge to our youth. So what are you waiting for?

Jordy Castillo is a 19 year old dancer from Greenlawn, New York. He has been dancing for 15 years and has been dancing competitively over a decade. Some accomplishments that Jordy has achieved are Sr. Title winner at Beyond The Stars Dance Competition, many Choreographer awards, and multiple High Score Awards.

Jordy has had the opportunity to work with big names in the business such as Bill Bell, Emily Shock, and William Wingfield. Jordy attended the Dance Teacher Summit in NYC where he networked and learned additional techniques used by all the successful teachers worldwide. He uses what he learned while teaching an all boys class at one of his current studios, Kings Park Dance Center. As a student in college, Jordy is excited to continue his dance studies and plans on doing bigger and better things with what he has learned. Jordy is proud to run the Chance 2 Dance Program and continue supporting all the programs of the American Giving Project / Toys of Hope Children’s Charity.

P.O . Box 1247 Huntington, New York 11743

631-271-TOYS (8697)

needhelp@toysofhope.org

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!

Terms & Conditions

© American Giving Project / Toys Of Hope.