Drive-Thru Winter Wonderland Experience and Holiday Toy Drive to Benefit SPARCC

November 20, 2020 – Sarasota

Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) celebrates the holiday season in a meaningful and kindhearted way – by hosting an event and collecting gifts to help make this time of year uplifting for the survivors (and children) they serve. While 2020 raises health and safety concerns around in-person events, SPARCC has created a new and festive way to support its annual Holiday Toy Drive and keep holiday cheer in full-swing!

On Saturday, December 5, 2020, from 4 to 7 PM, SPARCC is inviting our community to enjoy a drive-through, winter wonderland experience and drop off unwrapped gifts, all at the same time! This free outdoor event, held at 2139 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34237, will replace SPARCC’s annual Cookies, Cakes & Carolers luncheon and provide a unique way for everyone to share in all the splendor of the season.

You can help brighten the holidays for survivors and their children, as you drive through and enjoy magical lights and holiday tunes, by bringing unwrapped toys, gifts for moms, or gift cards to our “touchless” drop-off event. You are also welcome to invite friends, family, or anyone who may enjoy this free holiday event, to drive-thru and donate a gift, or make a donation to SPARCC.

This year, more than ever, SPARCC wants to make the holiday season extra special for survivors and their children because the COVID-19 pandemic has created heightened and devastating effects for them — emotionally, physically and financially. Last season, caring and compassionate donors in our community brought joy to 93 adults and 186 of SPARCC’s smallest survivors through the holiday toy drive … and this year, we are hoping to serve even more!

For more information and the holiday wish list, please visit www.sparcc.net/events or email Ning Qin, SPARCC Communications Manager, at nqin@sparcc.net.