Greater Arlington Chamber launches Mission Joy Toy Drive with multiple partner drop-off points

The Greater Arlington Chamber is coordinating a toy drive in partnership with the City of Arlington, Arlington ISD, the Arlington Fire Department, the Arlington Council of PTAs, and Texas Trust Credit Union. The initiative, named the Mission Joy Toy Drive, aims to stock the Mission Arlington Christmas Store with gifts for local families. The Chamber has asked its members to contribute new and unopened items to help spread holiday cheer.

Donors can drop off toys at the Chamber office during standard business hours or at any upcoming Chamber event through December 1. The organization has scheduled a series of specific dates for drop-offs, beginning the day after the announcement. On Tuesday, November 3, donors can bring items to the Women’s Alliance Peer To Peer Mind Share from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. or the VBC Roundtable from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The following Tuesday, November 10, the Business Over Breakfast event at Ten10 Events will accept donations from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.

Further opportunities to drop off toys are scheduled throughout November. On Wednesday, November 11, the Young Professionals Book Club meets from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. The Young Professionals also host Jabber & Java on Friday, November 13, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. On Monday, November 16, the Membership 101 session runs from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. The 40 Under 40 Celebration 2026 will be held on Tuesday, November 17, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Late November includes several additional collection points. The Latino Business Alliance hosts Cafecito Time on Wednesday, November 18, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., while the BBA Café Pop Up Lunch occurs the same day from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. The Veterans Business Council Happy Hour is scheduled for Thursday, November 19, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. On Tuesday, November 24, the Chamber After Hours event, Mosaic Moments, will accept donations from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

December 1 marks the final day for drop-offs at Chamber events. That day’s schedule includes Business Over Breakfast with the Arlington Board of Realtors from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m., the Women’s Alliance Peer To Peer Mind Share from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., and the VBC Roundtable from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Young Professionals will hold a Holiday Happy Hour from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Toys may also be delivered directly to partner locations at Arlington ISD, the City of Arlington, and the Arlington Fire Department.

The Chamber will distribute the collected donations on December 2 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Arlington ISD Center for Visual and Performing Arts. The event will feature performances by AISD students and serves as the public handoff for the drive’s supplies.