The Off-Broadway League‘s annual Toy Drive has begun and will benefit children at Westhab-Hudson Family Residence, a Times Square shelter with 100 units that provides services to homeless families with children and helps them transition into permanent housing; and the Clinton Family Residence in Hell’s Kitchen.
Last year over 800 toys were donated. This year’s goal is to secure 900 presents for kids aged six months to 18 years old. Toys can be donated by bringing them to a participating theater or by purchasing on Amazon.com, Wal-Mart.com or any other online retailer, and shipping it directly to Off-Broadway Toy Drive, c/o The Theater Center, 210 West 50th Street, 4th floor, New York, NY 10019.
Westhab-Hudson Family Residence opened in October 2023. It provides a wide range of services that address the needs of the families in our care such as case management, social work services, advocacy and housing related services as well as employment search and job readiness counseling. Ongoing workshops are also provided throughout our programs including fun related activities where the families have an opportunity to relax; we work hard to instil a sense of normalcy.
Clinton Family Residence in Manhattan serves up to 81 families with children on any given night. HFH runs five shelters for families with children in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Queens and serves 610 families and about 750 children. To learn more about HFH or the Clinton Family Residence, visit HFHnyc.org or follow them on Instagram at hfh_nyc.
Donate a new unwrapped toy worth $10 or more and you will receive a voucher for a free ticket to a participating Off-Broadway show of your choice. Those donating a toy through Amazon, Walmart or any other online company should e-mail the confirmation to offbroadwaytoydrive@gmail.com and in return, you will be emailed a voucher enabling you to redeem one free ticket to any participating Off-Broadway show in 2023-2024.
Participating shows include Perfect Crime, The Office! A Musical Parody, Friends! The Musical Parody, Singfeld! The Unauthorized Musical Parody, Sex Tips From Straight Women From A Gay Man, A Musical About Star Wars, Gazillion Bubble Show and more.
The Theater Center will also accept in person drop offs for those in the local area. Toys can be dropped off on Mondays through Fridays between 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM or on Saturday and Sunday between 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Check offbroadwaytoydrive.com for the most up-to-date participating shows.
