For our second year, Peachtree will partner with Buckhead Christian Ministry's Joyous Toys program to provide new toys to families in need at Christmas. The special thing about Joyous Toys is that parents get to experience the joy of selecting gifts for their children from the "store" that will be set-up at Peachtree from December 12th-16th. New, unwrapped toys are needed for children of all ages and can be dropped off in the marked bins by Sunday, December 11 in the Lodge, Family Commons, and rear elevator entrance (2nd floor). Below is a list of gifts that parents have been most excited about selecting for their children in recent years. Gift cards to Wal-Mart and Target can also be donated and dropped off with Kelly Rook, our Mission Coordinator.
Volunteers are needed on Sunday, December 11 from 1-3:30pm to help set-up the rooms and during the week of December 12th to help with the "store." If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Jessie Modlin at or 404 239 0058, ext 111.
Ages 0-3
- Fisher Price/Playschool toy sets (farms, schools, playground)
- Riding toys such as tricycles and wagons
- African American/Hispanic baby doll sets and accessories
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Ages 4-7
- Disney Character CD Players
- Table/chair sets
- Play kitchens
- Art easel sets
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Ages 8-11
- Remote controlled cars/trucks
- Hot Wheel sets (with racetrack, etc.)
- Basketballs, soccer balls, skateboards and other sports equipment
- Transformers
- Easy bake ovens
- African American and Hispanic Barbie fashion doll sets
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Ages 12 and Up
- Fashion watches (with a big face)
- Digital cameras/camcorders
- MP3 players
- CD players
- Brand name purses, accessories, etc.
- Gift Cards (Target or Walmart)
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We discourage donations of bikes and stuffed animals, as most children already have a favorite stuffed toy. It has been our observation over the past six years that children under 10 get very excited about large toys of all prices, even if the small ones have a greater monetary value. The 11-18 year olds tend to be more brand-conscious.
BCM also needs the following items to help these families have a wonderful Christmas:
- Batteries (AAA, AA, C, D and 9-volt)
- Tape, tags and bows for our complimentary gift wrapping
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