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Nate's Toy Box Nate's Toy Box provides toys at Christmas and other items during the year that enhance and enrich the lives of children in the local school district area.

Nate's Toy Box was created in memory of Nathan Schroeder, who was killed in an automobile accident in 2005 at age 28. Among Nate's many great qualities were his love for children, love of reading and his never ending love of toys. From that love, Nate's Toy Box was born and each year it has brought joy and smiles to hundreds of children. Since it was created in 2006, Nate’s Toy Box, as a ministry of White Oak Christian Church, provides toys and comfort items at Christmas and throughout the year to children of families experiencing hardships, crisis situations and difficult times. Partnering with S.O.N. (Serving Our Neighbors) Ministries food pantry, Northwest Local School District, local police, fire and EMS, families in need are identified. Businesses, churches, and individuals provide toys, games, books, blankets and comfort items for the children to provide hope, joy and excitement when it is most needed. Nate’s Toy Box is dedicated to enriching the lives of local children and helping to ensure a positive childhood experience. Beginning in 2016, age appropriate books have been provided as part of a literacy initiative to get quality, positive books into the hands of children. Joining efforts with the Northwest Local School District, S.O.N. Ministries, Clippard Family YMCA, Side by Side Ministry and a collaboration of churches and businesses in our area, children are blessed in ways that otherwise may not have been possible.

We love participating in community events like the Northwest Local School District’s annual Health & Safety Fair!
08/08/2026

We love participating in community events like the Northwest Local School District’s annual Health & Safety Fair!

Jungle Jim’s Eastgate hosted a Halfway to the Holidays Toy Drive Pint Night this past Friday. Guests were encouraged to...
07/29/2026

Jungle Jim’s Eastgate hosted a Halfway to the Holidays Toy Drive Pint Night this past Friday. Guests were encouraged to bring a toy to benefit The Help Squad and Nate’s Toy Box.

Special thanks to 50 West, Madtree, Founders, New Belgium and Bell’s Breweries for their participation! Cheers!

We’re happy to donate stuffed backpacks for this year’s NWLSD Health & Safety Fair on August 5! Want to donate some too?...
07/17/2026

We’re happy to donate stuffed backpacks for this year’s NWLSD Health & Safety Fair on August 5! Want to donate some too?

Purchase a new backpack and fill it with these suggested supplies:
◦ Wide Ruled Spiral Notebooks
◦ 2-Pocket Folders
◦ Crayola Markers
◦ 24-Count Crayola Crayons
◦ Colored Pencils
◦ Scissors
◦ Glue Sticks
◦ #2 Pencils
◦ Yellow Highlighters
◦ Black Dry-Erase Markers

Donations can be dropped off in the White Oak Christian Church lobby through Sunday, August 2, 2026.

We were happy to donate over 1800 books to all of the 2nd and 3rd graders in our community. These Struble students were...
04/27/2026

We were happy to donate over 1800 books to all of the 2nd and 3rd graders in our community. These Struble students were excited to receive theirs!

Thank you White Oak Christian Church Student Ministry for helping to pack boxes of books! We partner with Side by Side ...
04/19/2026

Thank you White Oak Christian Church Student Ministry for helping to pack boxes of books! We partner with Side by Side in their literacy initiative by providing books to all 2nd and 3rd graders in the public, parochial and private schools in the NWLSD area.

We were humbled and honored tonight to receive the Community Impact Award and the Member Choice Award! Thank you Colera...
02/27/2026

We were humbled and honored tonight to receive the Community Impact Award and the Member Choice Award! Thank you Colerain Chamber of Commerce for your continued dedication to the businesses and organizations in our community!

01/07/2026

We are proud to be one of the nominees for this year’s Community Impact Award! Thank you Colerain Chamber of Commerce!

It was another incredible year for our holiday toy distribution!So many groups, teams and community partners made it pos...
12/22/2025

It was another incredible year for our holiday toy distribution!

So many groups, teams and community partners made it possible to serve 222 families (682 children). They donated toys, sorted and organized, baked cookies, set up and tore down, helped families to choose toys and books, carried heavy bags, prayed with people and so much more.

The generosity shown by our community in Nate’s memory continues to amaze us!

Since October the White Oak Christian Church Kids’ Ministry offering has been set aside for Nate's Toy Box. The kids and...
12/12/2025

Since October the White Oak Christian Church Kids’ Ministry offering has been set aside for Nate's Toy Box. The kids and leaders were excited to bless other families in our community!

12/12/2025

For our friends helping to sort and organize toys today, that has been delayed until 1:00 in order to allow the church lot to be plowed and made safe for all. While that timing may not work for everyone, we thank you for your understanding and flexibility!

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5761 Springdale Rd
Cincinnati, OH
45247-2727

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