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.
"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.