Corporate Appreciation Night - Oct 15th

Corporate Appreciation Night hosted by Toy Drive 'N Events - Octobr 15th  

On October 15, 2025, Toy Drive ’N Events, Inc. proudly hosted its first-ever Corporate Appreciation Night Cocktail Reception at the elegant Tijon Miami. This special evening was dedicated to honoring the incredible sponsors, partners, and supporters who make our mission possible.

From the moment guests arrived, the atmosphere was filled with connection, gratitude, and celebration. The setting at Tijon Miami created the perfect backdrop for a night of warmth and community spirit. Guests enjoyed a stunning appetizers table prepared by Patricia Alberti of Fromages & Bloom, with desserts generously donated as well. Beverages were sponsored by Zecca Realty Group, and the room was beautifully enhanced with floral décor from Alejandria Floral Art. The evening was captured perfectly by Dickson Manrique Quintero, whose photos and videos will soon be available on our website and social channels.

We were also honored to welcome Mr. Jorge Arrizurieta, President, and Mrs. Jennifer Rosado, Director of Sales, from the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, whose presence underscored the strong partnerships forming within our community.

 🎉 A Night of Gratitude & Reflection
This event marked more than just a gathering—it was a celebration of our 2nd Anniversary as a nonprofit. In just two years, Toy Drive ’N Events has achieved remarkable milestones:

🎊 Hosted 8 successful charity events and raffles fundraising
👧👦 Supported 850+ children and families (with more than 1,150 projected by year-end)
🎁 Distributed 1,200+ toys and grocery gift cards
🎒 Provided 200+ backpacks filled with school essentials and healthy snacks
🏢 Partnered with 35+ corporate sponsors through our Adopt-a-Family program
🙌 Welcomed 25+ volunteers—our warriors who power the mission
📜 Achieved 501(c)(3) status in 2024 and surpassed every fundraising goal since day one
These accomplishments were made possible by the generosity and dedication of our sponsors, donors, and volunteers.

 🌟 Looking Ahead
The evening also served as the launchpad for exciting announcements:

Our brand-new Adopt-a-Family flyer and brochures were revealed, highlighting opportunities to support families in need year-round.
Guests received goodie bags with these materials, along with a branded gift as a token of our gratitude.

We proudly announced that the official flyer and donation links for our 3rd Annual Breakfast with Santa are now live.

This beloved holiday event will take place on December 14, 2025, in Homestead, benefiting children and families supported by M.U.J.E.R. Inc. and S.O.S. Inc. It will be our 16th year celebrating the Christmas season of giving, and our 3rd year under Toy Drive ’N Events.

 
💖 Thank You
To everyone who attended, supported, or cheered us on from afar: thank you. This event was more than a celebration—it was a reminder that our mission is only possible because of a caring community that believes in paying it forward.

Together, we are bringing hope and joy—one child, one family, and one event at a time.

The photos, videos, and highlights from this unforgettable evening are on our website and social channels under Corporate Sponspors.

Was an evening to remember!

Ana Zecca, President - Director