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The fun continues with the region’s “Unplug and Play” FREE Toy giveaway with event dates in June and July 2021.  Thanks to Channel 9‘s Ally Kraemer for highlighting Saturday, June 5’s event hosted by BDK Fund (Brighter Days for Kids.) 

The FREE toy events are being coordinated regionally by OneSource Center, and are nationally sponsored by Toys for Tots and Good360.   Toys are appropriate for kids age 10 and under. Upcoming FREE toy distribution dates and more information is available at the OneSource Center website: OneSourceCenter.org/Toys  (June 15 — Queensgate at TQL Stadium; June 30 — Eastern Cincinnati  and July 29 — Avondale. )

Nonprofit partners and regional sponsors for the distribution events are through: Activities Beyond the Classroom, BKD CPAs and Advisors, Brighter Days for Kids, Brighton Center, Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio, Ethicon HOLA, FC Cincinnati Foundation, Good360, Messer, Inter Parish Ministry, OneSource Center, 2021 Avondale Community Makeover (sponsored by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, P&G, the Cincinnati Reds/Reds Community Fund and the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden), Toys for Tots and the Wegman Company.

OneSource Center is coordinating a region-wide FREE toy distribution for children is through the months of May, June and July with the help of corporate sponsors, foundations and nonprofits. The event “Unplug and Play” is nationally sponsored by Toys for Tots and Good360 and is open to all children in the Cincinnati region. Toys are appropriate for kids age 10 and under. Upcoming FREE toy distribution dates and more information is available at the OneSource Center website: OneSourceCenter.org/Toys

Nonprofit partners and regional sponsors for the distribution events are through: Activities Beyond the Classroom, BKD CPAs and Advisors, Brighter Days for Kids, Brighton Center, Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio, Ethicon HOLA, FC Cincinnati Foundation, Good360, Messer, Inter Parish Ministry, OneSource Center, 2021 Avondale Community Makeover (sponsored by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, P&G, the Cincinnati Reds/Reds Community Fund and the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden), Toys for Tots and the Wegman Company.

Welcome House of Northern Kentucky Prevention Services assists households at imminent risk of becoming homeless, serving eight counties, including Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen and Pendleton. Services include financial assistance and follow-up services to assist households with maintaining their housing. If you have a client staying with friends or relatives that cannot continue to stay there; are paying for their own hotel/motel without financial assistance from a social service agency, or are finding themselves in financial hardship with rent or utilities — help is available. There is currently a waiting list for this program, but openings are available as people move to self sufficiency, so call to be put on the list! Visit Welcome House during business hours at 205 W Pike Street Covington, Kentucky 41011 or call 859-431-8717 for an assessment. Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-noon and 2-4, Wednesdays 2-4 and Fridays 9-noon.  Program information is here.  

OneSource Center for Nonprofit Excellence is coordinating a region-wide FREE toy distribution for children during the months of May, June and July – collaborating with nonprofits and corporate sponsors to share some joy with area youth.  Please spread the word to your friends, the community and nonprofit clients!  The event titled “Unplug and Play” is nationally sponsored by Toys for Tots and Good360. 

Information on multiple distribution dates (June and July) and locations is available at the OneSource Center website:  OneSourceCenter.org/Toys  The event is open to ALL children.  A flyer that can be distributed to community members and nonprofit clientele is available on the website. 

OneSource Center for Nonprofit Excellence, a regional redistribution partner for Good360, coordinated the shipments of 16,000 toys to regional nonprofits who will distribute them.  CEO Christie Brown said, “The last year has been especially challenging to children nation-wide.  It is an honor to partner with Toys for Tots, Good360 and regional partners to get toys into the hands of kids and encourage them to step away from technology and have some good old-fashioned play time with toys.  The joy on the children’s faces when they receive the toys is incredible!”  

Nonprofit partners, foundations and regional sponsors for the distribution events are: Activities Beyond the Classroom, BKD CPAs and Advisors, Brighter Days for Kids, Brighton Center, Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio, Ethicon HOLA, FC Cincinnati Foundation, Good360, Messer, Inter Parish Ministry, OneSource Center, 2021 Avondale Community Makeover (sponsored by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, P&G, the Cincinnati Reds/Reds Community Fund and the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden), Toys for Tots and the Wegman Company.

Photos from some of the incredible toy distribution events
What joy it has been to see the happy smiles of children receiving toys so they can Unplug and Play!   Thanks to all the partners and volunteers who have made these events possible!