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This Is Where Your Donations Go: Meet the Organizations Making 6K Toys Matter Meet Bernie Hallums of the Blue Angels Foundation of Manchester and James Jones of the Boys and Girls Club of New Britain, and hear how your support through Rise and Shine CT’s 6K Toys for Girls and Boys is turning generosity into joy.

December 18, 2025
🎉 WE HIT OUR 6K GOAL — THANK YOU, CONNECTICUT! 🎉 Because of you — the stories, the generosity, the big hearts — we’ve officially reached our 6,000 Toys for Girls and Boys goal and if you’re still feeling inspired, donations are still open to help even more kids.

November 17, 2025
'Clear The List' — Here's today's teacher! Help us turn wish lists into done lists.

August 4, 2025
Adam White of W & K Restoration donates $5,000 to 5K Toys for second year in a row! Thank you, Adam, and everyone at W & K Restoration, for spreading holiday cheer and helping us make the season brighter for so many kids.

December 12, 2024
Thank You, All Site Roofing, for Supporting 5000 Toys for Girls and Boys! Owners David Ragali and Bruce Strollo say, 'We feel lucky to be in the position to donate and give back to our community'

December 11, 2024
Honoring a father’s legacy: CCSU Baseball’s TJ Magliozzo keeps his dad’s spirit alive For anyone struggling this holiday season—whether it’s grief, loneliness, or hardship—TJ’s story reminds us that giving can be a powerful way to heal. Donating in a loved one’s honor can bring a sense of connection, hope, and purpose.

December 2, 2024
Baribault sisters donate $2,500 to Rise and Shine CT’s 5000 Toys for Girls and Boys! The badass women behind the 'Badass Woman of the Week' support Rise and Shine CT! Their generous gift provides toys for an entire United Way agency—local businesses, can you match their big-hearted support?

November 21, 2024
Donate here to Christine and Salt’s '5000 Toys for Girls and Boys' holiday campaign Your donations will transform into real toys under Christmas trees, thanks to our partnership with The United Way and Rise and Shine CT, Christine and Salt’s charity.

November 18, 2024
Bid Here: Christine & Salt’s Auction for DMB Tickets, Mohegan Sun stay, Ambassador Limo & more! Don’t miss your chance to bid on the DMB auction benefiting 5K Toys for Girls and Boys —ends Friday, November 15th!

November 11, 2024
Christine and Salt Surprise Local Teacher with Extra $200 Gift Card Through Rise and Shine CT! All ten teachers highlighted in the August Clear the List campaign, including Brittany Macellaro, will receive a $200 Amazon gift card from Rise and Shine CT to help cover school-year essentials.

September 19, 2024