Santa's Workshop 
Santa's Workshop LogoSpread holiday cheer and 'go green' by donating 
 gently used toys and new toys to families in need.

November 16 - December 7, 2009
Who: Santa's Workshop has been assisting Guilford County families in need for more than 40 years! The Greensboro Youth Council (GYC) partners with local agencies to collect and distribute toys to families in need within Guilford County during the holiday season. The used toys are cleaned by community volunteers. Families must be referred to GYC by an approved agency to be able to receive toys from the Santa's Workshop program.

What: Residents can donate new and used toys for children, ages newborn to 14 years old. See "Toy Giving Guidelines" below for acceptable toys. Also, see "Drop Off" locations for toy donations below.

Toy Giving Guidelines:
  • All toys should be new or used toys that are unbroken and in good condition.
  • Used toys should not be rusty or too dirty.
  • Games and puzzles should be complete and have all pieces. Tape the sides of the boxes, so that the pieces will not get lost.
  • Dolls should have all parts. Place doll clothes and accessories in a plastic bag and secure them with the doll.
  • Electronics should be in working condition. Only minor repairs can be made. Batteries do not have to be included.
  • Toy sets such as building blocks and tea sets should be boxed or placed in a sealed plastic bag, so that the pieces will not get lost.
  • New stuffed animals only. No used stuffed animals will be accepted.
  • Bicycles, tricycles and riding toys should be in working condition. Only minor repairs can be made.
  • Sports equipment such as bowling or golf sets should be boxed or placed in a sealed plastic bag.
  • No violent toys will be accepted (no guns, spears, etc.).
  • Clothing and food are not accepted. 

Drop Off Locations
Toys will be collected from November 16 to December 7, 2009 at these locations:

  • Any participating SunTrust Bank branch - also accepting cash donations
  • GYC office at the Greensboro Farmer's Curb Market (501 Yanceyville Street) 
  • Many Guilford County schools
  • All of these City of Greensboro Recreation Centers:
    • Brown Center, 302 E. Vandalia Rd.
    • Craft Center, 3911 Yanceyville St.
    • Glenwood Center, 2010 Coliseum Blvd.
    • Leonard Center, 6324 Ballinger Rd.
    • Lewis Center; 3110 Forest Lawn Dr.
    • Lindley Center, 2907 Springwood Dr.
    • Peeler Center, 1300 Sykes Ave
    • Smith Senior Center, 2401 Fairview St.
    • Trotter Center, 3906 Betula St.
    • Warnersville Center, 601 Doak St.
    • Windsor Center, 1601 E. Lee St.

Volunteer Opportunities:

  • Anyone can volunteer at Santa's Workshop.
  • Volunteers help clean and sort toys into specific types and appropriate age groups.
  • Cleaning dates are:
    • Saturday, December 5: 1-5 pm
    • Wednesday, December 9: 4-6 pm
    • Thursday, December 10: 4-6 pm
    • Friday, December 11: 4-6 pm

Want to volunteer for Santa's Workshop or need more information?
A volunteer registration form can be mailed or e-mailed to you.
Contact GYC at 373-2734 or 373-2733, or e-mail us.

2009 Sponsors:
107.5 WKZL
Classic Rock 92
Heritage Greens
Greensboro Parks & Recreation Department
Greensboro Youth Council
Mateer Storage Trailers
Phase 3 Communications
Shamrock Gift Wrap
SunTrust
Jorel Association Management