LEO Santa Toy Drive

08/24/2026

Thank you to our Silver and Bronze Sponsors for helping us light the way for children and families in need. Your support is making a meaningful impact in our community. ❤️🎄✨

08/23/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our Presenting and Gold Sponsors for helping to make the LEO Santa Guiding Light Gala & Silent Auction possible. Your support brings hope, joy, and opportunity to the children and families we serve. ✨

08/22/2026

The countdown is officially on!

Only ONE MORE WEEK until the LEO SANTA Guiding Light Gala & Silent Auction!

We’re just seven days away from an unforgettable evening filled with celebration, inspiration, incredible entertainment, as we come together to bring hope, joy, and a little magic to children who need it most.

The Guiding Light is shining bright, and we’re almost ready to celebrate!

08/15/2026

Honor. Remembrance. Hope. ❤️🤍💙

Thank you to Berea Fire Department and Collective Threads Co. for creating this meaningful tribute to the 343 firefighters lost on 9/11.

We're especially grateful that a portion of every shirt sold will support LEO Santa's Reignite Hope program, helping local children and families recover after devastating home fires.

🇺🇸 25 YEARS OF HONOR | 9.11.01 — 9.11.26 🇺🇸

I’m incredibly grateful to Berea Fire Department for trusting me with the opportunity to bring this project to life in honor of the 25th anniversary of September 11th.

This design was created alongside the incredibly talented Blake Southerland, who brought the artwork and vision together so beautifully. It has been such an honor getting to take his work and turn it into something that can be worn in remembrance of the 343 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice and all those whose lives were forever changed that day.

BFD will be wearing their version of this shirt as part of their uniform for a designated period of time. Out of respect for the department—and to maintain the distinction and integrity of their professional uniform—we intentionally made the public version a little different, while keeping the heart and meaning behind the design the same.

Even more importantly, a portion of the proceeds from every public shirt sold will benefit Reignite Hope, (LEO Santa Toy Drive )a local charity helping provide basic necessities to families in our own community who have lost their homes and belongings to fire.
It felt especially meaningful that a shirt created to honor the fallen 343 could also give back to families affected by fire right here at home. ❤️🤍💙

Orders Will remain open until August 26th at 11PM.
Shirts will be produced prior to September 11th.

Shirts are $25

25 Years of Honor. 343. Never Forget.
👇 Click the link below to place your order!

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08/06/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Josh Durham and Berea Friendship United Methodist for hosting a ‘Christmas in July’ toy drive in support of LEO SANTA! Every toy donated will help bring hope, joy, and a smile to a child in need. We truly appreciate your generosity and your commitment to helping us make a difference in the lives of children throughout the community.

07/31/2026

🎄 CHRISTMAS IN JULY TOY DRIVE 🎁

Help Bring Christmas Magic to Children in Need

📍 Target Spartanburg & Target Boiling Springs

🗓 Friday, July 31 | 10 AM–2 PM

❤️ Donate a New, Unwrapped Toy ❤️

Because every child deserves a reason to smile this holiday season.

By LEO SANTA

07/30/2026

Hope shines brightest in life’s darkest moments.

We’re grateful for WSPA 7News coverage highlighting LEO SANTA’s Reignite Hope program. When families experience the devastation of a home fire, everything can feel lost. Reignite Hope reminds them they are not alone. Through the compassion of our first responders, volunteers, and community, we’re able to provide comfort, support, and hope when it’s needed most. Together, we’re proving that even in the midst of hardship, compassion always shows up.

A local group of first responders is providing new supplies and toys to help families displaced by an apartment fire. |https://www.wspa.com/news/project-reignite-hope-with-leo-santa-gives-back-to-families-displaced-after-greenville-apartment-fire/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WSPA_7News

07/29/2026

Hope is powerful—and the Reignite Hope program is a beautiful example of that in action. We're proud of the work LEO Santa is doing to support children and families when they need it most. Thank you to WYFF News 4 for helping share these stories of impact and inspiration throughout our community.

Upstate fire crews are collecting gifts and supplies to help children and families recover after an apartment fire displaced dozens. FULL STORY⬇️