The Greater Joliet Area YMCA has been proud to once again serve as a Toys for Tots collection and distribution site in 2025. As the largest distribution organization in the area, the Y sorts through several thousand toys each holiday season. This week, volunteers came together at the Galowich Family YMCA to prepare gifts that will provide a memorable Christmas for more than 800 children in need in our community. From action figures and books, to basketballs and board games, these generously donated gifts were collected in partnership with the United States Marine Corps Reserve.

On behalf of the Y and all the families we served this year, we’d like to thank Joliet Junior College Athletics, Old National Bank, and Target for their amazing volunteer support with Toys for Tots. We also thank Target for providing funds to donate holiday meals to families in need. 

For more information about Toys For Tots in our area, click here.