OPTIMISTSpirit of Christmas
Toy Drive
The Annual Optimist Holiday Toy Drive, collects toys for hundreds of youth. Collection occurs in the community of St. Clair beach.
2025 Event Info
Join us on:
Date: November 29th, and 30th
Time: 9am - 2pm
Location: Tecumseh Arena
The Optimist Club of St. Clair Beach is proud to continue our long-standing tradition of supporting Family Respite Services Windsor through our annual Spirit of Optimism Toy Drive. Each year, we collect new, unwrapped toys to help brighten the holidays for children and youth with disabilities right here in our community.
Last year, thanks to the incredible generosity of our residents and supporters, we provided gifts for more than 200 children, from infants to teens. With your help, we hope to spread even more Christmas spirit this season.
Drop-Off Location:
Tecumseh Arena
in the lobby & curbside drop off
What to Donate:
New, unwrapped toys for ages 0–18, including books, games, crafts, sensory items, sports gear, and teen-friendly gifts.
Cash Donations Welcome:
Cash contributions are gratefully accepted. Our volunteers will use these funds to purchase any additional gifts needed to ensure every child receives something special this Christmas.
Your support is deeply appreciated. Together, we can make the holiday season brighter for local families and continue spreading the spirit of optimism throughout our community.
Event Info
2024 - Highlight
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported the Optimist Toy Drive! Because of your generous donations, we were able to bring Christmas cheer to over 100 kids through Family Respite Services.
We couldn’t have made this possible without your kindness, and we are especially grateful to Councillor Kieran McKenzie and the rest of the amazing staff at Family Respite Services for all your hard work.
A special thank you to Valente Development Corporation for their generous giftcard donation.
Together, we are making a real impact!
Want to make a difference in our community? Whether you’re interested in volunteering or sponsoring future initiatives, we’d love to have you join us. Reach out today and help us continue spreading joy!
