Texasgal asked:
Hi, my son is 2 years old - almost 3 and I would like to take some toys to kids that need them. I want to take him with me so that he can learn something from this experience. I don’t think he will really understand till he is older, but every little bit counts. And I plan to make this a tradition. I think it would help for him to actually visibilly see the children he gives these toys to. Does anyone know where in Houston that we could take these toys? Thank you very much.
Sergio
Hi, my son is 2 years old - almost 3 and I would like to take some toys to kids that need them. I want to take him with me so that he can learn something from this experience. I don’t think he will really understand till he is older, but every little bit counts. And I plan to make this a tradition. I think it would help for him to actually visibilly see the children he gives these toys to. Does anyone know where in Houston that we could take these toys? Thank you very much.
Sergio
November 8th, 2007 - 4:16 am
You know, you may just have to search around within a few miles from your house. I have found a church a half a mile down the road from me that takes in toys/furniture/home goods etc and gives them to people that come in. They have a donation box, if the people that take the goods *can* make a donation but it is not required of them.
Also, do you know of any low income day cares nearby? They could probably use the toys. a lot of them need their state funding for daycare lunches and trips, since the parents can’t usually afford these things. If you have coats, pj’s, clothing etc then they can distribute them as they like, among the children that need it.
also, women and children shelters would probably appreciate it- this close to Christmas.
November 9th, 2007 - 9:46 pm
Take them to a state funded daycare, where things are always needed and appreciated. He will be able to hand them over himself and watch the children play. Maybe a developmental preschool that provides services to disabled children (usually state/federally funded as well).
Keep in mind that young children tend to forget some of their toys once they are removed by parents and then when they see them they immediately want to play with them again. So there is a chance that your son (being 2) may get upset and not want to hand over his toys. Just be prepared is all I’m saying.