Construction Pros Launch Toy Drive Aiding Thousands of Children

The Arizona Builders Alliance, an association for contractors in Arizona, is calling on community members to join them in making a difference in the lives of thousands of children in need this holiday season. Building on the success of last year’s drive, which raised over $40,000 and donated toys to over 3,000 children, the ABA’s Annual Toy Drive has begun collecting toys and monetary donations for nonprofit organizations serving children across the state.

The ABA will be providing gifts for all the children at Sunshine Acres Children’s HomeArizona Sunshine Angels, Santo Niño Catholic CommunitySequoia Charter SchoolAgape Adoption Agency of ArizonaThe Foster Alliance as well as Tucson-based Arizona Baptist Children’s ServicesOffering a range of support, these organizations ensure basic needs aid, recreational opportunities, permanency assistance, advocacy efforts and legal representation for children who experienced family separation or abuse and neglect.

In addition, volunteers will gather to wrap and deliver thousands of toys and participate in various activities to support the effort Dec. 12-17. Activities include inviting foster families to select gifts from a diverse array of toys for their children, organizing toy drop-offs and a festive party complete with games, holiday music, treats and a special visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus to receive their wrapped gifts.

There are multiple drop sites taking donations across the Valley and one in Tucson. All contributions are tax-deductible, and the public is welcome to make monetary donations through the ABA’s Toy Drive website at azbuilders.org/events/2025-toy-drive, or by calling 602-274-8222.

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