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Toy Drop-off @Beach Shops Bookstore

November 1-December 1, 2025
Campus staff are invited to donate new toys and gift cards to local foster children that will be distributed during our annual Bob Rodgers' Cherishing the Children Holiday Party. Please drop off your donations at the Beach Shops as early as possible in November so we can wrap them in preparation for the party. 

• New, unwrapped toys only; please no plush toys as they present a fire hazard.
• Toys for infants and teens are always in demand.
• For teens: cameras, watches, sunglasses, earphones, skateboards, scooters, basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, hair tools (i.e., blow dryers, flat irons, etc.), jewelry, make-up brushes, crossbody bags/handbags. Target gift cards ($25) can be dropped off at the Bookstore to the attention of Kristin Bonetati.

Make a Toy Donation Box!

To encourage participation in your department, wrap/decorate a toy donation box and display it in a central location in your office where staff can drop off toys. Bring toys to the Beach Shops regularly; we'll be categorizing them by age group and wrapping them individually for the party and need plenty of time to get this done. Thank you!

Bob Rodgers' Cherishing the Children Holiday Party

Wednesday, December 10, 2025  |  3-6pm  |  @Walter Pyramid
At the Cherishing the Children Holiday Party, we celebrate children and their caregivers with games, food, prizes, and music. Each child receives a gift donated by ºÚÁÏÍø staff and a goodie bag from Santa and Ms. Claus. Pictures with Santa are optional for the children.

Elves Wanted!

If you love children and experiencing the joy of the holiday spirit, we need adult elf help with this event. Come as you are, or dress up with props we'll have on hand for fun! Email staff-council@csulb.edu for more details and to sign up.

NOTE: Photos will be taken of adults only during this event. No photos of children are permitted.