Help Bring Holiday Joy to Kids in Foster Care

Published on
September 29, 2026
Miss Erica with foster children

Every child deserves to wake up on a holiday morning and unwrap something picked just for them. This year, we're inviting individuals, families, and businesses across Illinois to join our 2026 Holiday Toy Drive and help bring that joy to more than 200 children and teens in our care.

The holidays are a season of connection and celebration. A gift chosen with a child in mind, based on their real interests and what excites them, helps make them feel special and appreciated.

You can help make sure every child in our care has something to unwrap this year.

How You Can Help

Shop our Amazon Wish List, made up of items the children have asked for or their foster parents know they’d love!

Scan the code to access the Amazon Wish List!

A few things to know before you shop:

  • Gifts should be new and unused
  • Please leave gifts unwrapped
  • Ship gifts to: Chicago Village, 7600 S. Parnell Ave., Chicago, IL 60620
  • Gifts must be received by Friday, December 7

Prefer to give directly? You can:

  • Donate a gift card to Walmart or Amazon
  • Make a financial contribution to One Family Illinois

Every dollar donated goes toward making the holidays bright for a child in foster care.

Click Here to DONATE TODAY

Why Support One Family Illinois?

One Family Illinois' unique foster care approach protects children, keeps siblings together, and prioritizes family unity. We focus on stability, healing, and long-term family success.

We are proud to hold a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, the organization's highest distinction for nonprofit financial health, accountability, and transparency. This reflects our commitment to ensuring every donor dollar is used responsibly and effectively.

‍For questions, please contact:

‍Adoley Jordan
Chief Advancement Officer
One Family Illinois
ajordan@onefamilyillinois.org
(312) 450-5934

Preston Hogue
Director of Development
One Family Illinois
phogue@onefamilyillinois.org
(312) 477-9428

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