Angel Tree & Toy Drive
Make the Holidays Brighter for Local Children
This holiday season, the YMCA of Greensboro invites you to make a difference in the lives of local children and families through our Angel Tree and Holiday Toy Drive programs.
How You Can Get Involved
Several YMCA of Greensboro locations are collecting gifts and connecting community members with opportunities to give this holiday season. Each participating branch has its own donation process and important dates.
Explore the opportunities below to find a way to give back at your local Y.
Spears Family YMCA
Holiday Toy Drive and Angel Tree
Help make the holidays special for local children by supporting the Spears Family YMCA's Holiday Toy Drive.
Individuals, businesses and community organizations are invited to collect and donate toys to help fulfill Angel Tree gift requests. Companies can encourage employees to participate by hosting a workplace toy drive, then coordinating with the Spears Family YMCA to deliver donated gifts for distribution.
How to Participate:
- Donate toys to support the Angel Tree program.
- Organize a toy drive with coworkers or your company.
- Visit the Spears Family YMCA front desk to pick up the 2026 Angel Tree toy list.
Questions? Contact DJ, Executive Director of the Spears Family YMCA, for additional information or to coordinate a toy drive.
Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA
Angel Tree Program
Spread holiday cheer by participating in the Angel Tree program at the Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA.
Community members are invited to support the program and help make the holiday season meaningful for those in need.
How to Participate:
Visit the Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA front desk to learn more about the Angel Tree program, including available opportunities to participate and gift donation details.
Questions? Contact Terry Matthews at [email protected].
Ragsdale Family YMCA
Angel Tree Program
The Ragsdale Family YMCA is partnering with local schools to help bring holiday joy to students throughout our community.
Beginning November 9, 2026, members and community supporters can adopt an angel or make a donation to help fulfill holiday gift wishes for local students.
How to Participate:
- Adopt an Angel: Visit the Ragsdale Family YMCA to select an angel and purchase gifts.
- Make a Donation: Give a monetary donation at the branch front desk to help YMCA staff purchase gifts for participating students.
Supporting Local Schools
Ragsdale Family YMCA's Angel Tree program benefits students connected with local schools, including:
- Jamestown Elementary School
- Millis Road Elementary School
- Pilot Elementary School
- Sedgefield Elementary School
- Florence Elementary School
- Allan Jay Elementary School
- Southwest Elementary School
- Jamestown Middle School
- T. Wingate Andrews High School
- Union Hill Elementary School
- Ragsdale High School
Angel Adoption Begins: November 9, 2026
Questions? Contact Mick Pettyjohn at [email protected].
Reidsville Family YMCA
Angel Tree Program in Partnership with The Salvation Army
The Reidsville Family YMCA is partnering with The Salvation Army to help fulfill holiday wishes for 20 local angels this season.
Members and community supporters can participate by selecting an angel tag from the Christmas tree at the Reidsville Family YMCA and purchasing gifts for their adopted angel.
How to Participate:
- Visit the Reidsville Family YMCA.
- Select an angel tag from the Christmas tree.
- Purchase gifts for your adopted angel.
- Coordinate with the branch to ensure gifts reach The Salvation Army by the deadline.
Important Deadline: All gifts must be delivered to The Salvation Army on or before December 4, 2026.
Questions? Contact Cassy at [email protected].