Santa

The Broken Crayons present a very special Christmas "FUN"draiser — and we don't want your money! Not a single penny. We want something you probably have hiding in a closet, stuffed in a box, or taking up space in the attic…

WE WANT YOUR STUFFIES!

Our very own Santa Claus will soon be making his rounds throughout the Alliance community — visiting local businesses and handing out FREE toys to children, and visiting local nursing homes to spread Christmas cheer, spend time with residents, and remind them they haven't been forgotten. Santa already has the toys covered… but he needs stuffies. LOTS AND LOTS OF STUFFIES! Stuffies for the children! Stuffies for our nursing home residents! Stuffies to spread love, comfort, and Christmas joy throughout our community!

Many resale stores are reluctant to accept stuffed animals because of the expense and work involved in cleaning and sanitizing them. We're not trying to SELL them — we're going to give them away! We'll take your gently loved stuffed animals, properly clean and sanitize them, and get them ready for Santa to deliver to someone who could use a little Christmas magic.

Somewhere out there is a stuffed animal that hasn't been hugged in years… and somewhere else is a person who could really use that hug. Let's bring the two together this Christmas.

NO MONEY. NO DONATIONS OF CASH. JUST STUFFIES. LOTS AND LOTS OF STUFFIES!!

Donate Stuffies — Free Pickup (Alliance Area)

Have a box of stuffed animals in the closet? Kids grown and their stuffies need a new home? Fill this out and we'll text or email you to arrange a free pickup in the Alliance, Ohio area. (No stuffies? You can still help — share this page and tag your friends. Help us find every forgotten stuffie in Alliance!)

Request a Santa Visit

Local businesses, nursing homes, and organizations: invite Santa to your place! Santa visits in 2-hour blocks, and visits are free — he hands out toys and stuffies to the kids, and spends real time with residents and guests. That's the whole point of the season for us.

How it works: pick your favorite day and time block below and send the request. We check Santa's calendar, hold your slot while it's reviewed, and text or email you to confirm. Two ground rules: no Sundays, and no Wednesday nights (Santa is at the Wednesday recovery groups). If your first choice is already taken, we'll work with you on another time.

Organization / business name Contact person Cell phone (so we can text you) Email Where will Santa be visiting? (address) Your favorite day Your favorite time block (visits are 2 hours) Anything else? (indoor or outdoor, how many kids/residents, alternate days if you have them)

Sending this holds your slot while we review it — nothing is final until we confirm with you by text or email.