​This holiday season, we’re turning the court into a place of joy, generosity, and community impact. Hoop For Kids: Toy Drive 2025 blends the love of basketball with the power of This holiday season, we’re transforming the court — and the community — into a place of joy, generosity, and meaningful impact. Hoop For Kids: Toy Drive 2025 blends basketball, futsal, family fun, and giving back to children who need it most.

​What started as a small grassroots initiative has now become an annual community movement, supporting families facing hardship during the holidays. Together, we’re turning play into purpose — one toy, one game, one smile at a time.

​Expect a high-energy day filled with basketball runs, futsal matches, food, giveaways, entertainment, interactive kids’ rooms, and community connection. Every attendee contributes by bringing an unwrapped new toy valued at $25 to support children through our partner organizations:

​🎁 Rosalie Hall

​Supporting young parents and vulnerable families through vital programs and care.
https://rosaliehall.com/our-services

​🌱 Roots Community Services

​Providing culturally-relevant programs that uplift Black, African, and Caribbean families across the GTA.
https://rootscs.org/whoweare

​Your toy donation directly helps brighten the holiday season for the children these organizations serve.

​Who Should Attend?

​🏀 Hoopers, Futsal Players & Sports Lovers

​Ballers, coaches, fans — if you love the game, come play for a purpose.

​🎁 Families & Community Members

​This event is fully family-friendly. Bring your kids for interactive rooms, games, giveaways, and holiday fun.

​🤝 Local Businesses & Professionals

​Show support, network, and stand with a purpose-driven community initiative.

​🌟 Volunteers, Youth Leaders & Change-Makers

​If you want to lift up the community and support families, this is the place to be.

​💛 Anyone Who Wants to Make a Difference

​If you believe every child deserves joy during the holidays, join us.

​Event Schedule

​📍 CEE Centre (Scarborough)

​3:30 PM – Doors Open
4:00 PM – Welcome + Vendor Tables & Charities Open
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM – Children’s Interactive Rooms, Open Games, Food, Networking & Giveaways

​📍 The Playground Global – Scarborough

​7:00 PM – 9:30 PM – Basketball Games, Futsal Matches & On-Court Activities

​Entry Requirements

​🎁 One unwrapped NEW toy valued at $25 per attendee
(Toys will be delivered directly to Rosalie Hall & Roots Community Services.)