How does it work?
You deliver your gently used toys to one of our collection sites around the city between now and the end of their specific drop off dates or at our David L. Lawrence Convention Center Location, December 10th - December 12th . Then, on Saturday, December 15th from 8am - 3pm, families in need of toys for their children can come and "shop for free" at our David L. Lawrence Convention Center Location. Families may take 3 toys and 3 books per child for FREE.
Can my home or business volunteer to be a collection site?
Yes! We’d love that. We just ask that you arrange to bring your “stash” of toys to us at our David L. Lawrence Convention Center location between December 10th and December 12th.
What do you take?
We will accept new or gently used items for children ages 0 – 16. This includes; toys, games, books, bikes, movies (dvd only), electronics and sports equipment. At this time we are not accepting clothes or stuffed animals. We are also accepting ziploc bags (especially large sizes) for organizing toys with pieces or dividing large amounts into multiple sets as well as kitchen sized garbage bags, large black garbage bags, boxes and packing tape.
Please remember to organize and bag your toys together so they are ready to go and the pieces don’t get separated. Try to give us complete sets and toys in good condition so they’re ready to go to a new home.
Are my donations tax deductible?
Yes! Play it Forward Pittsburgh is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
How can I volunteer?
We can’t do this without you! We will need assistance sorting and organizing the toys at our David L. Lawrence Convention Center location between December 10th and December 14th. We also need assistance setting up the shopping areas the day before the event and volunteers to help families shop at the event. Visit our sign up page to sign up.
What if I don’t have toys but want to donate or want to contribute extra?
We need monetary donations via our Paypal account to help buy supplies, insurance, food for volunteers, etc. We also need help with older child items, so if you can pick up an extra basketball or book we’d love that!
How do I receive toys?
If you are a family in need, you can come to the shopping event on Saturday, December 15th from 8am - 3pm at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Please read about shopping day information here.
You deliver your gently used toys to one of our collection sites around the city between now and the end of their specific drop off dates or at our David L. Lawrence Convention Center Location, December 10th - December 12th . Then, on Saturday, December 15th from 8am - 3pm, families in need of toys for their children can come and "shop for free" at our David L. Lawrence Convention Center Location. Families may take 3 toys and 3 books per child for FREE.
Can my home or business volunteer to be a collection site?
Yes! We’d love that. We just ask that you arrange to bring your “stash” of toys to us at our David L. Lawrence Convention Center location between December 10th and December 12th.
What do you take?
We will accept new or gently used items for children ages 0 – 16. This includes; toys, games, books, bikes, movies (dvd only), electronics and sports equipment. At this time we are not accepting clothes or stuffed animals. We are also accepting ziploc bags (especially large sizes) for organizing toys with pieces or dividing large amounts into multiple sets as well as kitchen sized garbage bags, large black garbage bags, boxes and packing tape.
Please remember to organize and bag your toys together so they are ready to go and the pieces don’t get separated. Try to give us complete sets and toys in good condition so they’re ready to go to a new home.
Are my donations tax deductible?
Yes! Play it Forward Pittsburgh is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
How can I volunteer?
We can’t do this without you! We will need assistance sorting and organizing the toys at our David L. Lawrence Convention Center location between December 10th and December 14th. We also need assistance setting up the shopping areas the day before the event and volunteers to help families shop at the event. Visit our sign up page to sign up.
What if I don’t have toys but want to donate or want to contribute extra?
We need monetary donations via our Paypal account to help buy supplies, insurance, food for volunteers, etc. We also need help with older child items, so if you can pick up an extra basketball or book we’d love that!
How do I receive toys?
If you are a family in need, you can come to the shopping event on Saturday, December 15th from 8am - 3pm at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Please read about shopping day information here.