Little Lighthouse Foundation Distributes 16,000 Toys to South Florida Children During Annual Holiday Event
- camilarosiaz
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The Little Lighthouse Foundation (LLF) held its 16th annual Holiday Toy Distribution on December 12 and 13, providing toys to thousands of children across South Florida. Supported by more than 500 volunteers, the two-day effort resulted in the distribution of over 16,000 toys to more than 8,000 children served through more than 100 partner facilities.
The first day of the distribution took place on December 12 at Global Empowerment Mission, where volunteers organized and prepared toy pallets for pickup. Twenty-five partner organizations collected toys that were later delivered to more than 6,000 children as part of their holiday programming.
On December 13, LLF hosted a large-scale community event at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center, welcoming more than 2,500 underserved children and their families. Volunteers distributed over 800 toys on site as part of a winter-themed experience designed to combine gift-giving with creative and social activities.
Programming included a Santa’s Workshop organized by the Ladies of Little Lighthouse and The Kindest Kid, offering arts-and-crafts stations such as snowflake decorating, paper garland making, and handmade gifts. The event also featured photos with Santa, a sponsored photo booth, and music hosted by DJ M Dot, the official DJ of the Miami Heat and founder of the Dotted Line Foundation.
Food and beverages were provided throughout the day by LLF’s culinary partners. Offerings included burgers from MEATZY, which supports LLF through its MEATZY Impact initiative, along with food and drinks from Joe’s Pizza, Pura Vida, and Starbucks. Beverages were supplied by Icelandic Glacial Water and LaCroix Sparkling Water.
Remaining toys from the second day were delivered to children at additional LLF partner facilities following the event.
Partner organizations supporting the 2025 Holiday Toy Distribution included Mana Wynwood Convention Center, Global Empowerment Mission, MEATZY, We The Best Foundation, LaCroix, The Ticket Clinic, Universal Property, Icelandic Glacial, Target, Starbucks, Kingdom Charitable Trust, The Kindest Kid, Ladies of Little Lighthouse, V2 Jets, Joe’s Pizza, AGI, Dotted Line Foundation, Pura Vida, and Sexy Fish.
To stay connected with the Little Lighthouse Foundation and follow its ongoing community work, the organization can be found on Instagram, X, and Facebook, where it shares updates on programs, events, and impact. Those interested in supporting the foundation can also access donation and volunteer options directly through its official website, providing opportunities for individuals and organizations to contribute to initiatives serving children and families.