Wishlist

We are proud to partner with Yonge Street Mission (YSM) for their annual Toy Market, a dignity-filled initiative that empowers families experiencing poverty in Toronto. Instead of a simple handout, YSM creates a full "market" experience where parents can personally shop for and select brand-new gifts for their own children. This restores dignity and ownership to the holiday season, allowing parents to be the heroes for their families.

The Goal YSM has a city-wide goal of collecting 7,000 new toys to ensure that every child has a gift to open on Christmas morning.

How You Can Get Involved You can help us stock the shelves of the Toy Market!

• Bring a Toy: Drop off a new, unwrapped toy in the designated bins at C3 Midtown, Downtown, or Hamilton by the deadline of Sunday, December 7th.

• Focus on Ages 11-13: We critically run short on gifts for this pre-teen age group! According to the YSM wish list, high-priority items include:

  • Tech & Gadgets: Mini drones, remote control cars, headphones, karaoke systems, or bluetooth speakers.

  • Activity Kits: Nail art, tie-dye, or lip balm making kits, as well as science/STEM kits.

  • Sports: Skateboards, Spikeball sets, basketballs, or baseball gear.

Let’s help YSM turn a season of stress into a season of celebration for our city!