Annual YMCA Holiday Toy Drive & Distribution
Annual YMCA Holiday Toy Drive & Distribution
During the past 24 years, the YMCA has facilitated the Annual Holiday Toy Drive Distribution Event, and over 61,000 youth have received toys for Christmas.
In 2025, we will impact more than 3,000 Indianapolis-area children.
Indiana State Fairgrounds
1202 E 38 St, Indianapolis, IN 46205
Saturday, December 20 | 8 a.m. – Noon
Registration will open mid-October.
MAKE AN IMPACT
Become a sponsor! This event would not be possible without the support of our community partners. Here’s your chance to be a part of the holiday magic!
Register to become a sponsor through the form below or by contacting LaShanda at llang@indymca.org.
Monetary donations are also accepted through the form below or our giving site.
We will begin accepting toy donations in mid-October.
Volunteer opportunities will be available at a later date.
Thank you to our 2024 Toy Drive sponsors!
Premiere Sponsors:
Health & Hospital Corporation
Northeast DIP-IN Steering Committee
City of Indianapolis
City of Lights Church
East-Terra Plastics
FedEx
Two Men and a Truck
Ambassador Sponsors:
Horizon Bank
Jersey Mike’s Subs – Mt. Comfort
Supporting Sponsors:
Aesculapian Medical Society
Marion County Prosecutor’s Office
Pathway Resource Center, Inc
Preddie & Associates
Warren Township Small Claims Court
Warren Township Trustees
Clarence & Laura Hill Fund
The Indiana Civil Rights Commission
Union District Missionary Baptist Association
More Info
REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE MID-OCTOBER 2025.
Annual YMCA Holiday Toy Drive
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Where can I apply for YMCA Toy Assistance?
A: Families may register online at www.indy.recliquecore.com. Please refer to the registration flyer for instructions on how to sign up and locations where you can get assistance with registration.
Q: Can I go to any location to fill out a registration form?
A: No. A parent or guardian may go to various referral locations or the Avondale Meadows YMCA to get information and instructions on how to register; however, a person must register for the toy assistance program online at www.indy.recliquecore.com.
Q: What does proof of household size mean?
A: Applicants must provide proof of household residence for all individuals living in the household. A parent may present a current lease that includes all occupant names, TANF or insurance statement, 1040 tax form, etc.
Q: What if my child lives in another state or city?
A: We provide toy assistance for those families living in Marion County. Applicants will need to verify their current address (utility bill, lease, etc.)
Q: If I am NOT the legal guardian or parent, can I still register a child to receive toy assistance?
A: No. Only a parent or legal guardian can sign up a child(ren) for the program. The
parent or guardian should be prepared to provide a birth certificate for each child or paperwork showing that he/she is the legal guardian of the child. The ONLY person allowed to pick up toys on the toy distribution day is the person who completes the online pre-registration, and a photo ID will be required for pick-up on the Toy Distribution Day.
Q: Will the YMCA accept online registration past the deadline—November 8, 2024?
A: No. To ensure all pre-registered families receive assistance, the deadline to register
online is November 8th OR until online registration is full.
Q: Are there flyers available for Spanish-speaking families?
A: Yes. There are online registration instructions in Spanish
Q: Will there be a Spanish-speaking interpreter present on the day of toy distribution?
A: Yes. A bilingual staff person will be on-site at the toy distribution event.
REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE MID-OCTOBER 2025.
ANNUAL YMCA HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
Toy Distribution Event on Saturday, December 20, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Indiana State Fairgrounds, West Pavilion
Do You Need Help with Holiday Toy Assistance?
The Avondale Meadows YMCA is pre-registering underserved families to receive holiday toys for youth ages 0-15. The deadline to pre-register is November 8th or until full.
ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Visit indy.recliquecore.com
2. Select “Login” on the right upper corner of the screen
a. If you have participated in last year’s Annual Holiday Toy Drive or any YMCA program, then log in with your current username and password:
• Once logged in go to #5
b. If you cannot remember your username or password, then select:
• Once logged in go to #5
c. If you have not participated in any YMCA Program or Activity or obtained a YMCA membership since January 2020, then select:
3. It is not a requirement to purchase a membership, please choose a branch of your choice and select non-member if you do not want to be a member at this time (if you are registering for the first time.)
4. Add the members of your household once completed move on to the next step (if you are registering for the first time.)
5. Find and select “programs”
6. Select “+ add programs”
7. Search for Toy Drive and click on “Family Specialty Activities”
8. Click “View” next to the Toy Drive listing
9. Select the check box and click “Register Selected”
10. Select the child you wish to register and complete the enrollment questions.
11. You will receive a SUCCESS! Confirmation of your enrollment and the option to enroll an additional child.
12. To register more than one child you must select the option to enroll again, select the child, and continue.
PRE-REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS IN-PERSON
If you need help or have questions, an onsite registration will be at the Julia M. Carson Center, 201 E. Washington Street on Saturday, November 2, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Please bring birth certificates and proof of residence for each child. You must have a valid email address to pre-register in-person or online. Families may also register at these Marion County Public Library Locations: Martindale Brightwood OR E. 38th Street.
For more information, please call the Avondale Meadows YMCA at 317-549-9622.