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Orland Township hosts digital Toy Drives for needy families

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Orland Township hosts digital Toy Drives for needy families

Orland Township is offering digital donation opportunities in their 2021 Holiday Program, and showcasing other Toy Drives for needy families

Wishing to help Orland Township make the lives of local families a little brighter this season, but just don’t have the time?  Donate to the Orland Township Holiday Program digitally! This year, the Township has added two, easy-to-shop wish lists on two different platforms.

Orland Township’s Amazon Digital Toy Drive – For those who are unable to make it to the stores in time for the 2021 Holiday Program, Orland Township has put together an easy-to-shop list on Amazon for donors to utilize.

All gifts purchased through the online wish list will be delivered to the Township and distributed to remaining program families in need.

Visit orlandtownship.org for more info, OR shop the list here: www.amazon.com/registries/holiday/2FQNOKM2ZMWVJ/guest-view

Registry For Good – Through this online registry, you may purchase needed items so Orland Township can help make the lives of families a little brighter! The items on this registry goes towards the Holiday Program by filling families wish lists.

Orland Township Supervisor Paul O 'Grady and the Board of Trustees during a previous Holiday Program distribution.
Orland Township Supervisor Paul O ‘Grady and the Board of Trustees during a previous Holiday Program distribution.

Go to Orland Township’s website orlandtownship.org and click on the “Registry For Good” banner to view or purchase items for the Township’s 2021 Holiday Program.

For those who wish to donate in person, it is reminded both Orland Township Holiday Donation Drive-Thru’s will operate between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., with the first being on November 30 in conjunction with Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement that aims to unleash the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.

The second will occur the following week on Tuesday, December 7. Both will take place at Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. Township personnel will be on hand to unload donations from residents’ vehicles.

For more information on programs, services, and events being held at Orland Township, visit the website, orlandtownship.org, or call (708) 403-4222. Be sure to like the Orland Township Facebook page for more updates.


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