On the day the truck arrived at my parent’s house, out jumped Michael, Patrick and Shane. I definitely knew we made the right choice in selecting GreenDrop and their Concierge Service. From my first phone call with Linda to my meeting with Colleen, they made such a daunting, overwhelming task less stressful. Since my father was a veteran what better cause then the Purple Heart Foundation. We knew my parents of course would want them donated. Additional Informationįor more information on donating, please call our Donations Line at 860.545.“My brother and I lost our parents months apart and had an entire house full of items, 65 years’ worth of our parents’ worldly possessions that we now were faced with what to do. Sleep sacks are the best choice for swaddling babies and maintaining warmth. Please note: We no longer accept hats or loose blankets as there has been a national increase in the number of accidental infant suffocations. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Donation Guidelinesįollowing the American Academy of Pediatrics Safe Sleep Guidelines, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit can accept the following items: Coloring books & crayons/markers/colored pencils (including teen coloring books), Sticker By Numbers.Animal/Character Figurines (dinosaurs, farm animals, etc.).Infant and Toddler toys (Fisher Price, Sassy, Bright Starts, Nubby, Infantino, Baby Einstein).Card/Board Games (Uno, Monopoly Deal, Sushi Go, Connect 4, Candy Land, Jenga, Sorry, Trouble etc.).If items do not fall within our guidelines or are unsafe/inappropriate for our patients, we reserve the right to politely decline donations. We are unable to accept handmade cards, knitted/crocheted infant items, used items or toys with weapons or of a violent nature. Donation Guidelines Approved List of DonationsĪll items must be brand new, unwrapped, latex-free and compliant with our safety and infection control guidelines. For questions, please contact our team at for this event is now closed. In order to participate, you must pre-register for a drop-off time and donate new and unwrapped items from the Approved List of Donations below. You are the heroes and helpers this holiday season! No in-person donations or drop-offs are allowed at the hospital at 282 Washington Street at any time. We are unable to accept any additional in-person holiday toy donations outside of this time period. Save the date! We will be hosting a holiday toy drop-off event on Friday, December 15 and Saturday, Decemat our warehouse in West Hartford. If you are a business or corporation interested in exploring sponsorship opportunities, please email Alyssa Horrall at Heroes & Helpers Toy Drop-off Event Become a Corporate Sponsorīusinesses and organizations love to give back by joining us as sponsors for the Heroes & Helpers Toy Drop-off event on Friday, December 15th and Saturday, December 16th, 2023. All funds raised will directly benefit patients and families during the winter holidays and throughout the year! General donations are also welcome. Get started at /toydrive and receive an online fundraising page and social media tools. Host a Virtual Toy DriveĬreate a virtual toy drive to help raise money to purchase appropriate and meaningful toys and items for patients based on their age and developmental needs. Select “Child and Family Support Services” under the question “What would you like your donation to support?” and write “toy donation” in the comment section. You can make an online, tax-deductible monetary donation to support Child Life in providing patients with engaging bedside activities, distraction, entertainment and year-round programming. Your donation helps us provide support and encouragement to our patients and families. Thank you for considering a donation to Connecticut Children’s. Donate Toys, Games and Supplies to Child Life
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