Annual Toy Drive
SATURDAY
18 MAY
9am – 1pm
New or preloved toys
Sat 18 May
9am – 1pm
Drop off point:
Kiddywinkles Huapai,
53 Station Rd
(opposite Huapai District School)
Oh the joy on your child’s face on their birthday when they receive yet another toy.
With the wrapping discarded in a messy pile, they waste no time before moving on to the opening the next gift.
‘How are they ever going to get use all of these?’, you think to yourself as you carefully stack them into an already overflowing cupboard.
Whilst so many of us take these small luxuries for granted, there are a lot of children who do not experience the excitement of receiving gifts.
Kiddywinkles has for the past five years supported The Salvation Army by donating toys at Christmas, so young ones do not go without at this special time of the year.
It’s time to help again. As the winter months advance with speed, and the cost of living continues to impact on so many, Kiddywinkles and The Salvation Army are preparing to bring smiles and happiness to children who might be going through tough times as their families struggle.
Ian Wells, Auxiliary Captain and Corps Officer for the Salvation Army says working with Kiddywinkles on this project is a great way of bringing the community together.
“Its tough out there for so many people and generosity from our local families will spread a little mid-year joy to kids in need.”
Allen Court, owner of Kiddywinkles Childcare, is already being contacted by families keen to support this initiative. People are genuinely happy to contribute.
“Having three boys of my own, I know how toys just accumulate,” says Allen. “What a pleasure it is to be able to pass on preloved or new toys and know others will get so much satisfaction.”
The date for the toy drive is 18th May and the collection point will be Kiddywinkles Childcare, 53 Station Road in Huapai from 9am -1 pm. Kiddywinkles is just opposite the Huapai District School.
“Through your generosity, the toys donated will go to spread a little mid-year joy to kids in need.”
— Ian Wells, Auxiliary Captain | Corps Officer Salvation Army
ABOUT KIDDYWINKLES
Where bright beginnings take shape
From the moment you step through our gate, you’ll get a sense that there’s something special about Kiddywinkles. You’ll see it in the smiles of our long-standing team. You’ll see it in the beautiful connections between the children and their teachers. You’ll see it in the celebration of creativity that covers our centre’s walls. And you’ll see it in the faces of kids who are confidently discovering their place in the world alongside new friends and our caring team.
Kiddywinkles is a purpose-built facility. Within the walls of our safe, private facilities is an inclusive, welcoming and creative space where your child can explore their sense of wonder, develop interpersonal skills and fall in love with learning. The families we welcome here are just as much a part of shaping this culture – and we’d love to have you join us.
