Can you imagine your child saying, “I am excited to help others. It’s not all about me!”

Picture a world in which children are more excited to give than to receive! Giving children the opportunity to get excited about giving is our commitment. And if you think for one minute that this will be hard, or even impossible, then think again! We’ve got you covered!

What Kids Say
It felt good to be able to share and I am thankful that I could do this for my last two birthdays. – Harrison, age 6

“It felt great!” and then immediately gave his mom a hug she’ll never forget! - Jack, age 6 (As said by Jack's Mom)

What Parents Say
“As a parent, I thought OTD was a great idea.  I didn't know how it would fly for my 6 year old son's birthday, but I really wanted to give it a shot.  Jack and I talked about how much helping others is better than helping himself.  He agreed to the idea with hesitation.  But the party went great.  All my kids really want deep down in their heart is to have a party with friends. 
- Jack P's Mom

It has been 6 months since the party.  Jack still gets the biggest grin on his face when we talk about paying forward his birthday gifts.  I look forward to beginning the tradition with my daughter this year when she turns 5!” - Jack P's Mom

My daughter is 4 but since we’ve gotten involved in giving in honor of our kids’ birthdays, she is forever asking me if we can help these people and those people. It’s one of her favorite conversations- “Who can we help next year for my birthday?” I’m blown away by her passion for giving at such a young age. – Annie’s mom, Vanessa

Owen's Toy Drive sponsored my family for Christmas 2007.  I will never forget the smiles on my kids’ faces.  Smiles that your wonderful family made possible.  – Misty, mother of 4.

It really warms my heart what Owen’s Toy Drive did for my family. My kids and I were having a really hard time last holiday season with the death of their father/my husband. Rodrigo (12) and Pablo and Paola (10) spend endless hours every weekend playing games with each other. The kids were so happy last Christmas because of the wonderful gifts we received from Owen’s Toy Drive. I could never been able to afford such gifts for my kids. We are all forever touched and so thankful for the love and support we have been given. Thank you for the best Christmas ever, I am forever grateful! – Hardee, mother of 3