This holiday season, Destination Baby Co. partnered with an incredible network of businesses and nonprofits to make a meaningful impact through our 2nd Annual Holiday Drive. From November 8th to December 8th, we united the San Diego community to donate new and used toys, books, clothes, and essential items for families in need. Thanks to the dedication of our 36 drop-off partners and the generosity of countless individuals, this drive surpassed all expectations and created a ripple effect of holiday giving and support.
This year, our goal was ambitious yet achievable: to collaborate with 20 locations and collect 1,000 donated items. The results blew us away! With the support of 36 partnered drop-off locations across San Diego County, we received 11,800 donated items that will directly benefit families served by our nonprofit partners:
Birthline of San Diego County: Supporting pregnant women and their families with essential resources and support services to ensure healthy beginnings for San Diego's newest residents.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego (RMHCSD): Providing a "home away from home" for families with children being treated at local hospitals.
Recognizing Our Drop-Off Partners
Our incredible drop-off partners transformed the holiday drive from a simple collection effort into a community-wide movement! With their creativity and commitment, they turned their businesses into giving. Some highlights include:
Businesses offering discounts and promotions to encourage donations
Sharing the drive with their audiences through email and social media
Promoting the holiday drive within their buildings, inspiring others to donate
We couldn’t have achieved this success without their passion and support. Each partner played a vital role in amplifying our impact and making this holiday drive a community-wide effort. Big thank you to all our drop-off location partners!
This effort even garnered media attention, including a feature on FOX5 San Diego and mentions on platforms like THERESanDiego.
By the Numbers
Together, we made a tangible impact. Here’s what we accomplished:
Over 11,800 items donated, including:
5,571 Used Baby & Children's to Birthline
1,091 Toys (New & Used) to RMHCSD and Birthline
770 Diapers to RMHCSD
528 Baby & Children's Winter coats, jackets, and sweaters to Birthline
Delivering these donations was a community effort in itself! On December 10th, our team members filled two SUVs and delivered more than 8 full bins of new toys, books, and essential items to the RMHCSD. The RMHCSD team was overjoyed to receive the items, ensuring that families staying there during the holidays felt cared for and supported.
A week later, on December 17th, our team joined six Birthline volunteers to transport a box truck full of new and used donations to Birthline's storage facility. These donations will go a long way in supporting pregnant women and families in need, providing them with resources beyond the holidays!
Our co-founder, Josh Plummer, collaborated with Paulette Bohrer, Development Manager at Birthline to record a special video announcing the total number of donations and offering a glimpse into the profound impact this holiday drive has on the families they serve.
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Looking Ahead
As we reflect on this incredible effort, we are filled with gratitude and inspiration. This drive demonstrated how small actions, when multiplied by 36, can create a significant impact. To our partners, donors, and supporters: thank you for making the 2nd Annual Holiday Drive a success. Your involvement has brightened the holiday season for countless families. We’re already looking forward to next year’s drive and hope to expand our reach even further. If you’d like to partner with us or have ideas for future collaborations, please reach out!
Stay connected by subscribing to our newsletter and following us on Instagram for updates on future initiatives. Let’s keep the spirit of giving alive all year long! Here’s how you can help: visit Birthline of San Diego County and Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego's donation pages or sign up to volunteer with them. Your support can continue to make a difference beyond the holiday season.
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