DDF Toy Drive

05/04/2026

05/04/2026

We want to give a huge shoutout to Larry Skillin and Kelly Skillin for collecting some incredible donations for the DDF Toy Drive. Last week he dropped off 40 hats and about 15 brand new kids winter coats—what an amazing blessing to help us kick off this year’s drive. So incredibly grateful.

05/01/2026

Here’s a video of my speech from the tonight. As hard as it is to talk about something so important and close to my heart, I did it.

Thank you so much to the River Valley Chamber, our DDF Toy Drive team, and every single person who helps in any way to make this program what it is. It truly takes a village.

I’m definitely emotional in this video—but that’s only because this means so much to me. 💛

05/01/2026

What a wonderful evening! We received the Non-Profit/ leadership award 2026, and I couldn’t be more honored. I’m so proud of this incredible team and all the hard work poured into this program. It continues to grow every year, and we truly have the best group of people behind it.

I’m so grateful to be a part of something so special. If you’d like to get involved or help, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we collect items all year long and officially kick off again in October 2026. 💛

04/24/2026

We’ve had some amazing donations come in this week—thank you, friends!

A big shoutout to Jeff Jamison and Christal Treadwell for scoring wonderful winter coats, hats, and gloves, and to Trisha Fletcher for finding the cutest ski pants on sale. We are so grateful for your generosity and support in keeping these items coming in.

This is our first year collecting at this level year-round, and we’re incredibly excited to already have such a great assortment to get things started.

03/30/2026

We are so honored to be recognized by the River Valley Chamber of Commerce for the work our community does through the DDF Toy Drive.

This recognition means so much—but the truth is, this isn’t just our award. It belongs to every single person who helps make this incredible effort possible each year.

To my amazing DDF Toy Drive crew—my volunteers, supporters, and behind-the-scenes helpers—thank you. There is simply no way we could accomplish what we do without you. This project has grown into something so big, so impactful, and so meaningful, and it only happens because of your time, your generosity, and your heart.

It truly takes a village, and I am so thankful for ours. The support from this community is something I will never take for granted.

From the bottom of my heart—thank you for believing in this mission and for helping us make a difference every single year. ❤️

Congratulations to all!

03/21/2026

DDF Toy Drive friends 🧸❄️

As you’re out shopping, please keep an eye out for any great deals on winter gear for kids ages 5–12! We’re looking for new items like kids toys, jackets, ski pants, boots, hats, gloves, and mittens to help get our program stocked up for next season.

Every little bit helps and is so appreciated—thank you for supporting our community! 💙 Katie

03/07/2026

Check out these coats — we got such a deal!

Kassie Thibodeau found an amazing deal in Farmington and grabbed some for us. Then Judy Houghton went over Thursday morning and scored even more jackets, hats, and some boots.

Altogether we got 28 coats and 28 hats for under $200.00. 🙌 Total win!

Huge thank you to everyone who helps keep an eye out for deals and jumps in to help pick things up. It truly makes a difference.

And remember — if you see a great deal, message (me)Katie so we can grab it! ❤️

02/18/2026

Thanks for making this happen Mike Worthley.