Bringing Christmas to Michigan kids in foster care
Forget the wrapping, focus on the gift
A gift doesn't need to be expensive to mean the world. Here's how you can get a wrapped present into a Michigan kid's hands this Christmas, no shipping fees and no guesswork.
Samaritas wishlist
Shop directly for kids in foster care. Ships straight to us, no wrapping needed.
Homes for Black Children
A curated list for family preservation programs. Pick a gift, and it's on its way.
Brightmoor outreach
This wishlist serves kids in the Brightmoor area. Your Amazon order heads there directly.
Direct toy fund
Give to the fund and Emily buys the toy in December for a personal drop-off. Fee-free transfers available.
Eight years, thousands of gifts, one big Michigan family
Every wishlist item and toy fund donation in 2026 carries forward a family tradition of making sure foster kids across Michigan wake up to Christmas.
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Years of toy drives
Eight consecutive holiday drives from AJ's first golf scramble in 2017 through 2024.
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2026 partner wishlists
Samaritas, Homes for Black Children, and Brightmoor Christmas Outreach each have their own.
2K+
Gifts delivered
Thousands of Christmas presents collected and given to foster kids across Michigan.
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New 13-year-old leader
Emily now carries the torch her brother AJ passed on for the 2026 campaign.
What Michigan partners say about Emily's Toys Fore Kids
From family preservation programs to community partners, hear how the toy drive has made a difference across Michigan.
The wishlist made it simple for our families to pick gifts themselves. It felt personal, not like a handout. We're grateful for the support.
Samaritas partner
Family preservation program coordinator
Emily's drive brought Christmas to kids who might have gone without. The direct drop-off made sure every gift found the right child.
Homes for Black Children support
Program staff member
Eight years of community giving says it all. The golf scrambles brought people together, and now Emily is carrying that tradition forward.
Brightmoor area volunteer
Community outreach volunteer
Your donations, delivered
Ready to make a Michigan kid's Christmas?
Pick a gift from the wishlists or give to the toy fund. Emily will make sure it gets to a child in foster care this holiday season.