Our Affiliates Share More Christmas Stories of Hope
In addition to Stories of Hope from His Toy Store Reimagined events, here are more stories from our affiliates about how Christmas cheer is being shared in their communities!
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His Toy Store Reimagined: Hear From Our Affiliates
Our hearts are bursting with gratitude and love that generous donors like you helped us exceed our giving goal this year! Here's what our affiliates shared about why His Toy Store Reimagined is important to them.
His Toy Store Reimagined: Bringing Holiday Joy to Families
For over 20 years, His Toy Store has been a joyful Christmas outreach that provided new toys to kids. This year, to better serve families in need across our city, our annual outreach has changed to His Toy Store Reimagined.
His Toy Store 2019: 4812 Toys for Over 2000 Families
This year, 470 generous donors and more than 600 incredible volunteers made His Toy Store a life-changing experience for families in need!
Seeing Blindspots (and Shalom) at Christmas
It was Christmas time, and my classmates and I sat in a circle on the carpet of our kindergarten classroom. That day, we had been asked to bring in a Christmas treat for everyone. We took turns distributing our gifts to each other, dutifully dropping our offering into the personalized bags that sat before each student. When it was my turn, there was a moment when I doubted whether there were enough gifts in everyone’s bag for me. But I quickly dismissed the thought and made my way around the circle, beginning with my own bag.
Help Fill His Toy Store with 4000+ Toys This Year!
In 1995, Hope for New York created and launched its annual Christmas outreach “His Toy Store” to provide toys and gifts for families in need across New York City. In recent years, HFNY has worked with affiliates and church partners who provide space to host pop-up stores from Brooklyn to the Bronx. Each pop-up store is “owned” by a HFNY partner church, and is planned by a volunteer committee from that church.
Bring on the Christmas Cheer—His Toy Store is Here!
It’s almost that time of year again—time for gathering families, sharing meals, and giving gifts. We at Hope for New York want to see families across our city experience joy this Christmas. Join us by giving to provide toys for families with limited financial resources.
A Holiday Prayer for Our Neighbors in Need
As we approach this holiday season, may we focus our hearts on You, Father, and celebrate the gift of life through Your Son, Jesus. Help us also to be mindful of those—whether a friend, neighbor, or family member—who may be wrestling with feelings of grief and despair.
A Reminder That Beauty and Brokenness Are Often Wrapped in the Same Package
Adrienne Heller is a veteran His Toy Store volunteer—so we asked her to share with us what she's learned from serving, why she keeps coming back, and how she's seen God moving in and through this annual Christmas outreach to our neighbors in need across the city.