MORE ABOUT THE EVENT & THE TOY DRIVE
Night of Lights OC, a magical and interactive winter wonderland drive-thru experience presented by Winter Fest OC, is proud to partner with Power of One Foundation (POOF) to host its Annual Toy Drive this holiday season. Guests attending Night of Lights OC drive-thru experience at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa are encouraged to bring a new toy from Nov. 26 through Dec. 12 to help POOF reach its goal in providing toys to 5,000 children in need in Orange County. Toys will be collected by the POOF elves at Santa’s Workshop and will be distributed to qualifying low-income families on select event nights and other low-income communities in OC after Dec. 12.
Night of Lights OC kicks off the holiday season on Friday, November 26th and runs through January 2nd. Following tremendous interest from the community and a sold out opening weekend, dates have been added throughout the run to welcome more families. The experience begins at 5:00 p.m. with ticketed time slots available until 10:00 p.m. (Sunday-Thursday nights) or 11:00 p.m. (Friday and Saturday nights). Entry to the event is through online ticket purchases only at NightOfLightsOC.com. Tickets start at $39.99 per vehicle (up to five people) on select nights. Larger vehicle upgrades and VIP Silver Admission tickets are also available.
“Following the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are proud to team up with the Power of One Foundation to spread holiday cheer in the community and ensure families have toys under the tree for their kids this Christmas,” said Katrina Carlson, executive producer of Night of Lights OC. “We hope that all Night of Lights OC guests will consider bringing a brand new toy for boys and girls ages 1 to 17 to donate.”
“We’ve seen first-hand the impact a simple gift can have on the lives of children in Orange County year after year,” said Shawnee Witt, co-founder and operations director of Power of One Foundation. “It is truly remarkable to see Night of Lights OC step up and help us expand our impact this holiday season by hosting our annual toy drive. With each guest’s small act of kindness, we can come together to share some holiday joy and put a smile on the faces of thousands of children.”
Power of One Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a focus on fighting hunger and poverty by providing food assistance and vital resources to vulnerable communities and individuals in Orange County and beyond. The foundation’s purpose is to empower residents in underserved areas to become leaders in their communities.
Visit nightoflightsoc.com/donate for details and a list of suggested toys for donation. For more information on Night of Lights OC, visit NightOfLightsOC.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @NightofLightsOC. For more information on Power of One Foundation, visit powerofonefoundation.org or follow along on Facebook and Instagram.
2021 TOY DRIVE SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES
TOY CATEGORIES & DONATION EXAMPLES
Please no toys resembling weapons or items that encourage violence.
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Tactile toys Shape/color sorting toys Simple puzzles Plush toys Dolls Large legos Educational toys |
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12-17
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FOR POOF'S 2020 TOY DRIVE LAST HOLIDAY SEASON WE WERE ABLE TO PROVIDE OVER 3,000 CHILDREN WITH TOYS THROUGH OUR "WINTER WONDERLAND" EVENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IKEA COSTA MESA!
The holiday season tends to be the worst time of the year for families financially struggling and trying to provide gifts for their loved ones, especially their little ones. Our goal is simple - put a smile on the faces of children during Christmas by putting a toy in their hands and leaving a lasting impression in their hearts.
Power of One Foundation starts collecting both personal and corporate toy donations this year to build up for POOF’s first Annual Toy Drive, to ensure children in Orange County who are in need have some gifts under the tree to help with the makings of a great Christmas celebration for their families and them. It is POOF’s goal to hold an annual toy drive every year.
Donating to this year’s Annual Toy Drive provides you the unique opportunity to turn a mini Christmas into a Merry Christmas! Toys that are received this year will be distributed on scheduled dates each year. Your donations are tax-deductible; they will secure and promote our goal to spread a spark of joy during every holiday season.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE … and Change a Child’s Christmas!
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