The Denver Santa Claus Shop
A Toy for Every Girl & Boy since 1931
Believed to be the longest, continuously running charity of its kind in the U.S.
78-year-old, volunteer-run 501-c (3) nonprofit organization
Metro Denver’s largest annual toy drive for needy children during the Holiday Season
In 2007, nearly 14,000 Denver area children received free toys
Depends on generous people, companies, organizations, etc. to donate toys
Encourages companies, families, groups, etc., to hold new toy drives
Asks for “Timeless toy” donations – dolls, trucks, balls, books, games, etc. – for children from newborn through 11 years old
Sets up giant, temporary “toy stores” so parents can shop, choosingtoys for their children
Welcomes parents who are “invited” to The Shop by referrals from social service groups (Department of Human Services, Salvation Army, Volunteers of America, etc)
Toy recipient of 9Cares/Colorado Shares annual drive on Saturday, November 15, 2008
Partners with area King Soopers stores which serve as new and gently used toy drop-off sites – Saturday, November 15 through Sunday, November 30, 2008