17th Annual
What is The Angels for Children Toy Drive?
In 1998, a pre-Christmas fire left a Wheaton family
devastated. To assist the family, the Wheaton Volunteer
Rescue Squad requested donations of toys, food and
cash to help them get resettled. The community
outpouring was so generous, there were extra toys
which were given to low-income children throughout the
community. Thus, a tradition was born!
Today, the need is greater than ever. With foreclosures, rising
unemployment, and tough economic times, families in our area are really
struggling. Your gift of a brand new toy, book, gift cards or cash will enable
us to give the perfect gift to a low-income child that will be delivered by
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, who arrive on a fire engine on Christmas Eve!
What kinds of gifts/toys do we suggest?
 We need NEW toys, unwrapped and in excellent condition. Board games,
sports equipment, dolls, trucks, craft kits, books.
 While we get many toys for children ages 4-11, we do not receive many
gifts for infants and babies (under 3) and for older kids/teens 12-18.
 For teens, we need gift cards, bath and lotion baskets, jewelry, purses,
hat/glove/scarves, small electronic gifts, footballs, basketballs, soccer balls,
books/journals, and age appropriate craft kits.
 For infants, we need age appropriate (under 2 yrs. old) toys and books.
 No toy guns or weapons can be accepted.
Cash Donations:
 We can always use cash to purchase gifts and supplies. Donations can be
sent to the Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce, 2401 Blueridge
Ave., Suite 101, Wheaton, MD 20902.
 We also need volunteers to help wrap and sort the gifts, and deliver the
toys with Santa on Christmas Eve at 6 p.m.
The toy drive is a community outreach effort between the Wheaton Volunteer
Rescue Squad, the Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce, and
Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP).
For more information contact:
Lesia Bullock at 301-812-4138 | [email protected]
* VOLUNTEERS NEEDED * * VOLUNTEERS NEEDED * * VOLUNTEERS NEEDED *
To RSVP, please contact Lesia Bullock at Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP) at
[email protected] / 301-812-4138.
SUPER WRAP DAYS - 2015
The 17th Annual Angels for Children Toy Drive is a joint effort between the Wheaton Volunteer
Rescue Squad, the Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce, and Montgomery Housing
Partnership (MHP). Volunteers are needed in December to collect, wrap, and sort toys, books, and
games that are donated by the public at area businesses in Wheaton, Kensington and Silver Spring.
NOTE: Student Service Learning hours are available for wrapping days only. We are also in
need of licensed drivers with pickup trucks, minivans, and large SUVs to help deliver and pick
up drop boxes and donated toys during the weekday and on weekends.
Location:
MHP’s Pembridge Square Community Center
2315 Blueridge Avenue * Wheaton, MD 20902
Telephone: 301-942-6900
(DIRECTIONS: Please Note - Visitor Parking for the Community Center is around the back of the
building – Please follow signs near the intersection of Elkin Street @ Amherst Avenue for
Community Center and Leasing Office parking. Look for the green awning.)
We are also Metro Accessible from the Wheaton Station / Red Line – Walk 2 blocks
Date:
Project:
Hours:
Volunteers Needed:
Saturday, Dec 19th
Super Wrap Day – 3 shifts
10 a.m. to 12 noon / 1 - 3 p.m. / 3 - 6 p.m.
20 each shift
Drivers Needed:
2 each shift
Date:
Project:
Hours:
Volunteers Needed:
Sunday, Dec 20th
Super Wrap Day – 3 shifts
10 a.m. to 12 noon / 1 - 3 p.m. / 3 - 6 p.m.
20 each shift
Drivers Needed:
2 each shift
Date:
Project
Hours:
Volunteers Needed:
Monday, Dec 21st thru Wednesday, Dec 23rd
Super Wrap Day - 2 shifts
4 - 6 p.m. / 6 - 9 p.m.
20 each shift
Drivers Needed:
2 each shift
Date:
Project:
Hours:
Volunteers Needed:
Location:
Thursday, Dec 24th
Distribution of Toys with Santa and Mrs. Claus and Wheaton Rescue Squad
6 – 9 p.m. delivering door-to-door
25 volunteers (must be over the age of 12)
Meet at the Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad, 2400 Arcola Avenue