Jake’s Toy Mania

Plenty of local families need a bit of help, especially around the holidays. Nobody wants to disappoint kids who’ve already had plenty of disappointment in their lives. So we sign up families with a demonstrated need and assign them a time to go shopping. At Jake’s Toy Mania (named in honor of Jake Kennedy, our beloved co-founder, who died in 2020), we stock our shelves with new toys and other items  – all donated thanks to the generosity of our supporters – and have families shop for free. We even try to make sure there are gift cards for the older kids who’ve outgrown dolls and trucks.

FOR THOSE IN NEED OF HELP: Info for those looking for help can be found here: 2025 CITC Jake’s Toy Mania  This document includes ALL the information you need to participate in Jake’s Toy Mania: requirements, signup and pickup times and location, and other details.  (En español, aqui.)

JTM VOLUNTEER INFORMATION: We have a very limited need for volunteers for Jake’s Toy Mania (JTM). If you are part of a corporate or organizational group interested in learning about the available JTM volunteer opportunities, please email maureen@christmasinthecity.org.

TO DONATE TOYS: Here’s the PRELIMINARY “Most Wanted Toy List” for 2025. Please email maureen@christmasinthecity.org if you have any questions.

TO RUN A TOY DRIVE: If you’d like to hold a toy drive for Jake’s Toy Mania, please email rgbaldwin@gmail.com.