Haulin’ for the Holidays – Statewide Toy Drive

by Oct 31, 2019Community Engagement, Employee, Giving Back, News, Trucking

HAULIN’ FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Haulin’ for the Holidays is a state-wide initiative by the Tennessee Trucking Association and its Young Professional Council to partner with TTA members and local charities to make holidays brighter for Tennessee children, teens and families.  We’re thrilled to be partnering with a wide range of organizations and charities to make a real difference this holiday season.

Here in Nashville, we’re supporting Youth Encouragement Services and Community Care Fellowship!

Toy Collection Start Date: October 28, 2019
Toy Collection End Date: December 6, 2019
Distribution of Toys: Week of December 9, 2019

***NO NEED TO WRAP TOYS OR OTHER ITEMS***

 

Two Convenient Options to Donate

1. Amazon WishList

No fuss no muss.  Items purchased off the Amazon WishList will be addressed for you and received by a representative who will deliver it to the appropriate organization in early December.

YES Amazon WishList

Find the Youth Encouragement Services Amazon WishList here.

Items shipped from the Amazon Wishlist will be addressed for you and received by a Cumberland representative.

***DO NOT WRAP TOYS OR OTHER ITEMS***

CCF Amazon WishList

Find the Community Care Fellowship Amazon WishList here.

Items shipped from the Amazon Wishlist will be addressed for you and received by a Cumberland representative.

***DO NOT WRAP TOYS OR OTHER ITEMS***

 

2. Multiple Drop Off Locations Around Town

Below are lists of the desired toys/items that you can purchase locally and drop off at any of the locations below.

***NO NEED TO WRAP TOYS OR OTHER ITEMS***

Cumberland

Attn: Calleigh Minor
1901 Lebanon Pike
Nashville, TN 37210
615-829-7800

Neely Coble

Attn: Edward Coble
319 Fesslers Lane
Nashville, TN 37210
615-244-8900

Rush

Attn: Troy Dickens / Dallas Trudelle
900 Expo Drive
Smyrna, TN 37167
615-829-7800

Western Express

Attn: Erick Morrison
7135 Centennial Pl
Nashville, TN 37209
800-316-7160

MHC

Attn: Graham Foster
550 Spence Lane
Nashville, TN 37210
800-6763502

 

YES & CCF WishList Toys / Items

Youth Encouragement Services

YES operates two youth centers that offer educational and recreational programs as alternatives for kids 6-18 during after school hours and summer break. The YES Christmas Store will provide over 600 underprivileged children with new clothes and toys.

 

 

YES Wish List

  • Sports Balls & Equipment
  • Handheld Video Games
  • Bikes
  • Shoes
  • Socks
  • Underwear
  • Pajamas
  • Inexpensive Watches
  • Purses/Wallets
  • Belts
  • Ethnically Appropriate Cosmetics for Girls
  • Toiletries (Gift Sets)
  • Cologne/Perfume

Community Care Fellowship

Community Care Fellowship serves Nashville’s homeless and underserved populations by providing a daytime haven of safety, acceptance, and love. Through the compassion of Christ, we meet basic needs — like meals, laundry, and showers — while also offering individualized counseling and support, and fellowship to empower our community and break the cycle of poverty.

 

CCF Wish List

  • Over The Counter Pain Relievers and Allergy Medications (Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen, Benadryl, Etc)
  • Petroleum Jelly
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Baby Powder
  • T-Shirts
  • Pull-Ups and Size 6 Diapers
  • Non-Perishable Food Items
  • Toothpaste
  • Packages Of Socks/T-Shirts

CHILDREN AGES 8-11:

  • Books (Fiction & Nonfiction)
  • Card Games, Board Games Checkers, Chess, Connect 4, UNO, Bop-It, Simon Says, Sorry!, Trouble, Guess Who, Playing Cards
  • Kindle Fire, Fitbit, Portable Phone Chargers, Portable or Wireless Speakers, iPhone Stands, Popsockets, Wireless Headphones
  • Puzzles
  • Sports Equipment (Football Gloves, Basketball Sleeves, Balls (Basketballs, Soccer Balls, Footballs))
  • Journal Sets
  • Art, Jewelry, Nail and Craft Kits (Crayons, Colored Pencils, Washable Markers, Sketch Books, Coloring Books)
  • Science Kits
  • Building Sets and Legos
  • Remote Control Cars
  • Action Figures, Superwoman, Superman, Batman, Ironman, The Hulk, Captain America, Transformers
  • Bath Products, Hair Product & Accessories (Coconut Oil, Argon Oil, Moroccan Oil, Shea Butter, Dry Shampoo, Satin Sleeping Caps or Hair Nets)
  • Beauty Products (Makeup Kits, Body Spray, Body Lotion, Bath Gel Bags: Travel Bags, Gym Bags, Wallets, Purses)
  • Gift Cards-$25 Increments
  • Bicycles, Scooters and Skateboards (With Helmets and Protective Pads)
  • Winter Clothes (Jackets, Vests, Gloves, Scarves)

TOYS FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-7:

  • Books (Fiction & Nonfiction)
  • Leapfrog LeapPad Explorer Ultimate, Kindle Fire
  • Gift Cards-$25 Increments
  • Board Games and Interactive Games
  • Puzzles
  • Building Sets and Legos
  • Play-Dough Kits
  • Crayons With Coloring Books
  • Art and Craft Kits (Crayons, Colored Pencils, Washable Markers, Sketch Books, Coloring Books)
  • Colorful Bows, Barrettes
  • Play Food or Kitchen Sets
  • Doll House Toys
  • Baby Dolls and Accessories (Especially African American and Latino Dolls)
  • Barbie
  • Littlest Pet Shop
  • Train Sets
  • Mr. Potato Head
  • Toy Trucks and Cars
  • Stuffed Animals
  • Winter Clothes: Jackets, Vests, Gloves, Scarves

HUGE THANKS

We want to send a huge thanks to ALL partners playing a part in this statewide drive, but especially the folks who will be helping us locally here in Middle Tennessee.

Our Charity Partners
Youth Encouragement Services
Community Care Fellowship

M&W Logistics: Work with YES throughout the year
TCW: Donating a trailer and transportation for donated items, and work with CCF throughout the year.

Drop Off Locations
Rush Truck Centers
Neely Coble Company
Western Express
MHC

Headquarters

333 Plus Park Blvd
Nashville, TN 37217

(615) 256-4633

Orlando, FL

2110 S. Division Ave
Orlando, FL 32805

(407) 849-6440

Nashville, TN

640 Massman Drive,
Nashville, TN 37210

(615) 829-7800

Jacksonville, FL

1881 Pickettville Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32220

(904) 783-9822

Murfreesboro, TN

295 Butler Dr,
Murfreesboro, TN 37127

(615) 427-4600

Ocala, FL

5221 Highway 40 West
Ocala, FL 34482

(352) 732-8151

Lebanon, TN

980 Leeville Rd
Lebanon, TN 37090

(615) 994-3115

Daytona Beach, FL

739 Fentress Blvd,
Daytona Beach, FL 32114

(386) 254-7207

Nashville Idealease

640 Massman Drive,
Nashville, TN 37210

(615) 367-9453

Orlando Idealease

4900 N. Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32810

(407) 295-9777