Give kids the Christmas they deserve!

Offer a child a holiday from hardship.

Will you play a part in bringing joy to children experiencing poverty this Christmas?

This is a challenging time financially– more neighbours than ever are turning
to YSM for help to address their basic needs.

You can offer joy and hope this Christmas: over 450 families, representing more than 950 children, will turn to YSM for gifts to give their children a special and memorable Christmas!

Please consider donating new toys or volunteering at our annual Toy Market,
from December 14, 15, 18-20, 2023.

We invite you to support this special community event, by donating new toys and / or volunteering.

YSM's toy market. Happy kids hugging at Christmas from toy donations.

*If you are a community member who would like to access the Toy Market, please speak with your YSM contact or care manager.

How to Donate:

Instructions on how to use the updated Geenees App for YSM’s Toy Market:

  1. Go to https://share.geenees.co/org-ysm
  2. Click on the age group you want to view toys for
  3. View the toys in the list, and click the “Add to Cart” button
  4. If you want to make toy purchases for other age groups, scroll to the top of the page, and click “Back to other wishlists” and select the age category and repeat step #3.
  5. When ready to purchase the toys, click the cart in the top right hand corner of the screen.
  6. Ensure all items are in your cart, and click the “Next” button. If you want to remove any items, click the “Trash Can” icon to delete any toys beside it. 
  7. Under the “Purchase” section enter in your credit card information, to purchase directly through Geenees.
  8. Click the “Pay” button
  9. A pop up will show up that says, “Do you want to receive emails from this nonprofit”- please click “Yes.”

The deadline to donate toys through Geenees is December 20.

If you make a donation of toys through the Geenees app that is over $20, YSM will generate a tax receipt for you within a few days of receiving the donations at our office and a copy of the receipt. 

Purchase new and unopened toys directly through an online retailer and have them sent to YSM’s address directly. 

The mailing address is:
YSM Toy Market
306 Gerrard Street East
Toronto ON, M5A 2G7

Please ensure donations arrive by December 20.

Toy donations over $20 will be eligible for a tax receipt. Please send a copy of your receipt to info@ysm.ca and YSM will generate a tax receipt within a few days.

Purchase new and unopened toys online or in person, and drop off your toy donations in person. To do this please coordinate with us by sending an email to volunteer@ysm.ca

Drop off location is:
306 Gerrard Street East,
Toronto ON, M5A 2G7

Please note that we are closed on the weekend of December 16-17, and therefore unavailable to accept in-person donations. Last day to drop off your donations is December 20.

Toy donations over $20 will be eligible for a tax receipt. Please bring a copy of your receipt with you and YSM will generate a tax receipt within a few days.

Instructions on how to use the updated Kits for a Cause website for YSM’s Toy Market:

  1. Go to YSM’s Kits for a Cause profile.
  2. Browse and decide on the kit(s) you want to donate.
  3. Click the “Grant This Wish” button.
  4. Click “Continue” and specify the quantity.
  5. Ensure all items are in your cart, and click the “Continue” button. If you want to remove any kits, click the “Remove” button.
  6. If you are satisfied, click the “Continue” button and then enter in your credit card information, to purchase directly through Kits for a Cause.
  7. Click the “Pay Now” button
  8. A pop up will show up that says, “Do you want to receive emails from this nonprofit”- please click “Yes.”

The deadline to donate toys through Kits for a Cause is December 20.

If you make a donation of toys through the Kits for a Cause website that is over $20, YSM will generate a tax receipt for you within a few days of receiving the donations at our office and a copy of the receipt. 

Gift Ideas

  • Remote control car
  • Mini drone
  • Nail art kit
  • Tie-dye kits
  • Lip balm making kits
  • Lightbox signs
  • Karaoke system
  • Science/STEM kits
  • Basketball/baseballs/skateboards (or other sporting equipment)
  • Speakers/other electronics
  • Headphones
  • Small musical instruments
  • Gift cards ($25)
  • Lego Models
  • Scooter
  • Slime making kits
  • Soap making kits
  • Sewing crochet kits
  • Remote control cars
  • Lego (age-appropriate)
  • Foosball table
  • Superhero action figures
  • Pokemon toys
  • Arts & Crafts Supplies
  • National Geographic science kits/ STEM kits
  • Friendship Bracelet kits
  • Skateboards
  • Starter Instruments
  • Scooter
  • Hello Kitty toys
  • Knitted items (hats, scarves, and mittens)
  • New stuffed animals
  • Kinetic Sand
  • Puzzles, 3D Puzzles
  • Board games
  • Toiletries kits
  • Bubble Pop Fidget Toys
  • Squishmallow
  • Play Doh
  • Paint Supplies & Coloring Books (Age-appropriate)
  • Lego (age-appropriate)
  • Dolls/barbies (diverse)
  • Play Doh
  • Thomas the Tank Engine toys
  • Paw Patrol toys
  • Dinosaur toys
  • Hasbro interactive pets
  • Jewelry making sets
  • Frozen toys
  • Hatchimals
  • LOL Dolls
  • Disney themed toys
  • Starter Instruments
  • STEM Kits
  • Super Mario
  • Slime Making Kits
  • Magic Mixes
  • Crazy Forts
  • Hot Wheels
  • Leapfrog products
  • Fisher-price products
  • Megabloks/building blocks
  • Stacking cups/rings
  • Paw Patrol toys
  • Bouncing chairs/activity mats for infants
  • Baby dolls
  • VTech products
  • Block cars/farm animals
  • See ‘N Say
  • Disney themed toys
  • Pretend Play costumes
  • Blippi Themed Toys
  • Duplo