Oshawa’s Toys for Tickets program wraps up for another generous year

The City of Oshawa is celebrating another generous Toys for Tickets campaign raising more than $2,200 in toys for children and youth in need in our community this holiday season.

Motorists who received a parking ticket from the City between November 19 and December 3 had the opportunity to make a contribution in lieu of the penalty payment.

This year, more than $700 in toys were collected at Service Oshawa, and an additional $1,500 was collected in online contributions, which were used to purchase toys for the 35th Annual Durham Regional Police Service (D.R.P.S.) Food and Toy Drive.

The City’s Toys for Tickets program has supported the community through the D.R.P.S. Food and Toy Drive since 2006.

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“Another year, another successful Toys for Tickets campaign!” said Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter. “We could not have done it without the incredible support of our community; it’s wonderful to see the great City of Oshawa holiday spirit.”

“For more than 15 years, contributions to the Toys for Tickets campaign have directly benefited children in need in Oshawa,” said Councillor Brian Nicholson, Chair of the Safety and Facilities Services Committee. “A big thank you to our community members for continuing to support the Durham Regional Police Services Food and Toy Drive.”

“Toys for Tickets continues to be an incredible opportunity to turn a ticket into a special gift for a child in need during the holidays,” said Councillor Rick Kerr, Vice-Chair of the Safety and Facilities Services Committee. “The toys will make a meaningful difference for countless families in Oshawa!”