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Dallas Mavericks to host toy donation drive for Santa's Helpers

Fans can bring new, unwrapped toys to PNC Plaza outside of the AAC ahead of the Mavs' home game against Houston on Nov. 28.

DALLAS — Calling all Mavs fans! It's time to get into the holiday spirit. 

For the first time, the Dallas Mavs and WFAA are partnering up to host a Santa's Helpers toy drive outside of the American Airlines Center ahead of the team's home game against Houston on Nov. 28.

Fans are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys to PNC Plaza starting at 6 p.m. before entering the arena. Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m.

Credit: WFAA
Santa's Helpers Night at the Mavs

"We could not be more proud, or more excited, to have this important support from the Dallas Mavericks and their fans this holiday season," Brad Ramsey, WFAA's General Manager said. "This partnership will help WFAA meet the growing need for toys across north Texas, and we know we now have an even better shot at a new Santa's Helpers record for the most toys collected in our history." 

“The Season of Giving is our favorite time of year!” said Mavs Chief Impact Officer Katie Edwards. “The Mavs are happy to join WFAA to be Santa’s Helpers and gather toys for kids. A little goes a long way to spread joy and smiles during the holidays.”

Santa's Helpers is celebrating its 54th year providing toys to north Texas children. In 2022, Santa's Helpers donated more than 50,000 toys to partner agencies serving families in Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant counties. 

Santa's Helpers features five drive-thru donation events scheduled through the first two weeks of December. Supporters also can purchase toys from our specially-curated Amazon wish list or make a financial donation to help Santa's Helpers buy additional toys.

2023 Santa’s Helpers Drive-Thru Events:

  • Tuesday, December 5 - Frisco Drive-Thru

    Frisco Fire Safety Town
    8601 Gary Burns Dr, Frisco, TX 75034
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    RSVP on Facebook!

  • Thursday, December 7 - McKinney Drive-Thru
    Historic Downtown McKinney
    111 N. Tennessee Street
    McKinney, TX 75069
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    RSVP on Facebook!

  • Tuesday, December 12 - Don Davis Auto Group Drive-Thru
    Don Davis Auto Group
    1901 N. Collins St.
    Arlington, TX 76011
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    RSVP on Facebook!

  • Wednesday, December 13 - Fort Worth Drive-Thru

    Montgomery Plaza
    2600 W. 7th Street
    Fort Worth, TX 76107
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    RSVP on Facebook!

  • Thursday, December 14 - Dallas Drive-Thru 

    WFAA Young Street Studios
    606 Young St.
    Dallas, TX 75202
    5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    RSVP on Facebook!

NOTE: Santa's Helpers accepts new, unwrapped toys for children aged infant through teen.

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