12/20/2025
Toys for Kids & Teens 2025 Campaign – Closing Summary
It is with both gratitude and a touch of bittersweet reflection that we announce the official close of the Toys for Kids & Teens 2025 Campaign. This year marked a significant transition as we relocated our operations to Millbury. We extend our sincere appreciation to GBI and OMNI for their invaluable support in transporting all donated toys from Whitinsville to our new home. Although we were uncertain how the new space would meet our needs, Etech Technology Partners ensured a smooth and seamless transition. The Millbury location ultimately proved to be a wonderful environment for both our volunteers and the thousands of toys processed throughout the season.
Our Campaign launched the Saturday after Thanksgiving with tremendous support from our community partners. The police departments of Northbridge, Grafton, and Uxbridge once again hosted their annual Fill the Cruiser events, and we were deeply moved by the generosity of the hundreds of local residents who filled those cruisers to capacity.
Heather and Abbie of Carr Funeral Home created a festive display by setting up Santa’s sleigh in front of the funeral home, collecting toys until the sleigh overflowed. Ray from RAYDIO’S continued his tradition of giving by hosting a Fill the Big Yellow Bus event, benefiting not only our center but several others across the region.
From opening weekend through the final days of the Campaign, toys continued to arrive from numerous generous partners and community members. Because of this extraordinary kindness, we are proud to share the impact you made possible:
Campaign Highlights
• 4,500 toys were donated this year
• Additional toys remained from the 2024 Campaign
• Together, these donations fulfilled countless children’s wish lists
• 380 families received gifts through the Toy Center
• 615 children will wake up to a joyful Christmas morning
• In total, more than 6,000 toys were distributed this season
We also extend heartfelt thanks to the many individuals and organizations who contributed to the success of this year’s Campaign, including:
Uxbridge Police & Fire Department, Northbridge Police Department, Grafton Police & Fire Department, Ray and friends at RAYDIO’S, Heather and Abbie from Carr Funeral Home, Katy McQueen, Anthony, East Douglas Insurance, Planet Fastpitch, Country Bank, Millbury Sparks, Kim Harris, The Bradley Family, Gaudette Insurance of Grafton and Whitinsville, St. Vincent De Paul, The Northbridge High School Rise Program and National Honor Art Society, Heidelberg Engineering, Sutton Senior Center, Northbridge Pools, Boy Scout Troup 155 from Whitinsville, Bridget Albin Curley and all the ladies from Struggles to Snuggles who made all the handmade blankets and scarves, mittens and hats, Hank, Tom, Carol Perras, Don Turner, Carolyn and Randy, Stephen & Barbara Connulty, Joe, and Mike.
To our dedicated volunteers—Kristina, Sara, John and Sue, Meghan, Stacey, Benjamin, Brian, Erin, John, Don, Amy, Tina, Dan & Jack, and Bill & Kathy—your commitment and compassion are the heart of this Campaign. We could not do this work without you.
We are also pleased to announce that the winner of this year’s Fill the Cruiser competition was the Uxbridge Police Department. We extend our appreciation as well to the Northbridge and Grafton Police Departments for their continued partnership and support.
Finally, we offer a very special thank‑you to Brian Lamontagne and the entire Etech team. Your hospitality, flexibility, and dedication made our time in Millbury both comfortable and successful. Thank you, Brian, Erin, Meghan, Matt, John, and Bruce, for going above and beyond.
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