FAQs

The APA Community Holiday Toy Drive & Reception is a long-standing Los Angeles tradition centered on generosity, community, and supporting children in need. Below are answers to common questions about how to participate, donate, volunteer, and get involved.

  • The APA Community Holiday Toy Drive & Reception is an annual charity event that brings together community members, nonprofits, local organizations, and supporters to raise funds and collect toys for children in low-income families. The event includes a festive evening gathering with food, beverages, entertainment, and meaningful connection.

    To learn more, visit About Us.

  • The APA Community Holiday Toy Drive is held each year during the holiday season in Los Angeles. Event dates, details, and location are announced annually. For this year’s schedule, please visit Event Details.

  • The APA Toy Drive partners with community-based nonprofit organizations who serve children and families in need throughout the Los Angeles area. These partner organizations, known as Toy Beneficiaries, distribute toys directly to the families they work with, ensuring gifts reach children who will benefit most.

  • Tickets can be purchased online in advance. Please visit Tickets to secure your spot.

  • Your ticket includes entry to the reception along with access to food, beverages, activities, and event programming. Most importantly, your participation directly helps bring joy to children during the holiday season.

  • You can still make a positive impact by contributing a monetary donation. Every donation directly supports toy purchasing and distribution. Please visit Donate.

  • Please contact us directly to discuss this option.

  • We welcome volunteers to support set-up, hospitality, event operations, and toy distribution coordination. To learn more and sign up, please visit Volunteer (link).

  • Yes — sponsorships are an important part of making this event possible each year, and we offer several sponsorship opportunities for organizations and businesses. To request sponsor information, please see Sponsor Opportunities.

  • Please see Sponsor Opportunities.

  • Donations go toward purchasing toys, event production costs, volunteer support, and community partner coordination. We are committed to using resources responsibly to maximize direct benefit to children and families.

  • The APA Community Holiday Toy Drive has been held annually since 1999. It continues today through a collective effort of volunteers, partner organizations, sponsors, and community members like you.Item description

  • For questions about tickets, donations, volunteering, sponsorships, or general inquiries, please reach out through Contact Us.