Edited release
11/10/24
The annual holiday toy drive benefitting the Domestic Violence Intervention Program and the Rape Violence Advocacy Program is underway.
According to a release, the toy drive runs from November 4th to December 23rd, with collection sites available at local businesses across the community. The toys collected during the drive will provide free holiday gifts for any family receiving shelter and outreach services from DVIP & RVAP. Parents “shop” the holiday store and select items specific to their children’s interests and needs. Each child is provided with large gifts, stocking stuffers, pajamas, books, stuffed animals, and more.
A complete list of participating businesses and the wish list is available with this story on the KCJJ app and at 1630 KCJJ dot com.
Participating Locations Include:
- Bluebird Diner (Iowa City, North Liberty, and Solon)
Willowwind School (Iowa City)
Tamarack Discovery School (Iowa City)
First Presbyterian Church (Iowa City)
Daydream Comics (Iowa City) (Book drive)
Dodge Street Tire (Iowa City)
Tractor Supply (Iowa City)
Lepic-Kroeger Realtors (Iowa City) (Gift card drive)
Applebees (Coralville)
Scheels (Coralville)
Reds Alehouse (North Liberty)
The Serving Cafe (West Branch)
Wishlist Includes:
- Gift cards for Walmart, Target, and Coral Ridge Mall stores
Skin care sets for teens
Socks and slippers, all sizes
Water bottles
Pajamas, loungewear, and robes, all sizes
Bluetooth speakers and headphones
Phone chargers and power banks
LED/fairy lights, lava lamps, salt lamps, etc.
Fidget toys
Art/science kits
Baby dolls and doll accessories
Bath toys
Car and train toys
Fake food toys
Baby books
Teething rings
Snack/sippy cups
More information is available at dvipiowa.org.