The Loveland Initiative is proud once again
to host the15th Annual Christmas Toy Drive.
All donated toys are placed in the toy store,
where low income families in Loveland may make purchases at a discount price.
Bring your NEW UNWRAPPED Toys & Gifts to LPS/LES/LIS/LMS/LECC/LHS
beginning November 1st through December 18th. Contributions are tax
deductible.
Please contact Tara Collins, Project Leader at (513) 225-5017 or e-mail
[email protected]; or the Executive Director Terri Rogers (513) 6330233 or e-mail [email protected] with any questions.
15TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOY STORE PROGRAM COMING SOON
Donations Now Being Accepted
LOVELAND, OH. —November 1, 2012. On Friday December 21st, The Loveland Initiative will hold its
15th Annual Christmas Toy Store. The Christmas Toy Store helps families who can not afford to buy
toys and gifts for their children without assistance. Each year, approximately 200 children from lowincome families in the Loveland area receive gifts via the Christmas Toy Store. Through this program,
registered families “purchase” toys and gifts at a nominal cost. The Loveland Initiative encourages selfrespect that comes from parents financially contributing—to the extent possible—to their child’s
Christmas. This year, registered parents/caregivers will shop for gifts at The Loveland Initiative’s offices
at 11020 Lebanon Road (inside Northstar Church).
The Initiative will accept donations of NEW UNWRAPPED toys and gifts for children, preteens and
teens beginning November 1st. Donations can be dropped off at any of the Loveland City School District
buildings during school hours. In addition to gifts, volunteers for pick-up, wrapping, displays and
transportation are needed. Contact Tara at (513) 225-5017 or e-mail [email protected] with
questions or to volunteer.
The Loveland Initiative uses the proceeds from the Christmas Toy Store to support programming and
needs. Since 2001, proceeds have been used for the Tracy L Johnson Scholarship Fund which assists
recipients furthering their education. Through this program, fourteen college scholarships—one-time
awards of $1500 each—have been awarded to Loveland graduates. In August of this year, one scholarship
was awarded to recent Loveland graduates: Ms. Sandy Sechang. She believes that one of the ways to
empower people, and break the cycle of poverty, is through education.
Christmas is a wonderful time of year, especially for children. With the15th Annual Christmas Toy Store,
The Loveland Initiative hopes to make it just as wonderful for low-income parents.
The Loveland Initiative is a 501 (c)3 public charity, has served the Loveland community since 1996, and
is located at 11020 Lebanon Road, Loveland, Ohio, within Northstar Church. With a mission to educate
and assist low-income children and their families, it currently provides support families living primarily
within the Loveland City School District.
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If you would like more information about The Loveland Initiative, its programs, or this topic, please
contact Ms. Terri Rogers at 513-633-0233or [email protected].
11020 S Lebanon Road
Loveland, Ohio 45140
Will Host the 15th Annual Christmas Toy Drive
Start Date for collection of NEW UNWRAPPED Toys & Gifts
Monday November 1st through December 18th, 2012
Bring your NEW UNWRAPPED Toys & Gifts to
LPS/LES LIS/LMS LECC/LHS
The Loveland Initiative will make arrangements to pick up gifts!
Please feel free to call Tara Collins Project Leader at (513) 225-5017 or e-mail
[email protected] or the Executive Director Terri Rogers (513-633-0233 or e-mail
[email protected] with any questions or concerns.
Thank you in advance for your help!
SEE SUGGESTED GIFT LIST
NEW UNWRAPPED TOYS & GIFTS ONLY!
YOUNGER AND OLDER CHILDREN:
SCOOBY DOO TOYS, BLOCKS, FISHER PRICE ACTIVITY TOYS, LEGOS, DOLL HOUSES, PLAYSKOOL TOYS,
VTECH TOYS, LEAPFROG TOYS, CHARACTER TOYS, HELLO KITTY TOYS, BUILDING SETS, MY LITTLE PONY
TOYS, LITTLEST PET SHOP TOYS, BRATZ DOLLS AND ACCESSORIES, BARBIE DOLLS, HANNAH MONTANA
TOYS AND ACCESSORIES, SESAME STREET TOYS, PLAY DISH SETS, BARNEY, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,
PLAY STROLLER, PLAY SINK AND STOVE SETS, BOB THE BUILDER TOYS, PLAY JEWELRY, ACTION
FIGURES(ALL KINDS), BEAD MAKING KITS, G I JOES, WWF WRESTLING DORA, BOOKS & EDUCATIONAL
TOYS, MINI SCOOTERS, STUFFED ANIMALS, PUZZLES, GAMES, HARRY POTTER BOOKS & TOYS,
TELETUBBIES, PLAY DISH SETS, REMOTE CONTROL CARS, MATCH BOX CARS, RACE TRACKS, CARS,
TRUCKS
ROLLERBLADES(DIFFERENTSIZES),BOARDGAMES(ALLKINDS),SPEEDSKATES(DIFFERENTSIZES), BIKES,
SNOWBOARDS, SCOOTERS, SKATEBOARDS, FOOTBALLS BASKETBALLS, S, BASEBALLS, GLOVES(LEFT
& RIGHT HANDED), BATS, SOCCER BALLS, PLAYING CARDS, CLOTHES FOR SCHOOL AGE GIRLS & BOYS
(ALL SIZES), CLOTHES FOR (INFANTS) AND (TODDLERS) -GIRLS & BOYS, CLOTHES FOR (INFANTS),
(TODDLER) (ALL SIZES)
YOUTH & TEENS:
JEANS & DRESS PANTS FOR YOUTH AND TEENS, (ALL SIZES) SHIRTS SHORT AND LONG SLEEVE FOR
YOUTH AND TEENS (ALL SIZES) SWEAT SHIRTS, HOODIES, (ALL SIZES), HAIR ACCESSORIES, GOWNS &
PJ’S, ROBES FOR YOUTH AND TEENS (ALL SIZES) SLIPPERS, HATS & GLOVES, COATS, SOCKS, UNDER
WEAR, BOXERS, T-SHIRTS FOR YOUTH AND TEENS (ALL SIZES), SNUGGIES, BELTS, LAVA LAMPS, FLEECE
BLANKETS, TEEN DÉCOR, JEWELRY BOXES, KEY CHAINS WATCHES(BOYS & GIRLS & YOUNG MEN &
LADIES DIGITAL&REG.) WALLETS(BOYS & GIRLS & YOUNG MEN & LADIES),PURSES, JEWELRY-EARRINGS,
NECKLACES, BRACELETS ETC…MAKEUP, MASCARA, NAILPOLISH,LIP GLOSS, FOUNDATION, BATH &
BODY PRODUCTS, AXE COLOGNE KITS, COLOGNE & PERFUME, SCARF SETS NECKLACES, BRACELETS
ETC…MAKEUP, MASCARA, NAIL POLISH, LIP GLOSS, FOUNDATION, BATH & BODY PRODUCTS, AXE
COLOGNE KITS, COLOGNE & PERFUME, SCARF SETS
GIFT CARDS:
OLD NAVY, BEST BUY, KOHLS, BATH & BODY, TARGET, BLOCKBUSTER, J.C. PENNY, MACY’S, WAL-MART,
MEIJER’S, KROGER’S, ETC….
MUSIC CD’S---PLEASE USE DISCRETION FOR TEENS
ELECTRONICS:
PERSONAL CD PLAYERS, CD PLAYERS (BOOM BOX) 9’ PORTABLE TV PLAYSTATION 2 & 3 GAMES
NINTENDO DS GAMES, PSP GAMES, HAND HELD GAMES (ALL KINDS) COMPUTER GAMES
CAMERA’S, VHS MOVIES, DVD MOVIES, ALARM CLOCKS, IPODS, DVD PLAYERS, PREPAID CELL PHONES