Industry Engagement News

Serve as a Mentor for The Toy Foundation’s Talent Pipeline Program

30 SEP

The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) is calling on toy industry professionals of all specialties to serve as a mentor for its upcoming Collegiate Case Study Competition with the University of Maryland (UofM).

Help Bring Play to Children’s Hospitals through The Toy Foundation’s Auction

23 SEP

It's your last chance to bid for The Toy Foundation's online auction, with all proceeds going toward funding grants for children's hospitals to improve pediatric care and promote healing through play.

Toy Companies Unite to Support Children’s Hospitals at The Toy Foundation’s Fundraiser

16 SEP

On September 9, the toy industry gathered at The Toy Foundation’s (TTF) “Party with a Purpose” fundraiser to raise approximately $570,000 to support TTF’s Children’s Hospital Play Grants program.

Build-A-Bear Celebrates National Teddy Bear Day with Donation to The Toy Foundation™

09 SEP

In celebration of National Teddy Bear Day on September 9, Build-A-Bear Foundation is partnering with The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) to make sure children in greatest need receive a furry friend and experience the comfort and joy it provides. Build-A-Bear Foundation will donate $10,000 to TTF’s Children’s Hospital Play Grants program, plus 5,000 teddy bears to TTF’s Toy Bank.

Toy Foundation Auction is Now Open for Your Bids

03 SEP

The Toy Foundation’s (TTF) curated online auction is officially open for toy enthusiasts everywhere to place their bids! Featuring one-of-a-kind experiences, valuable brand-building services, unique collectibles, and more, TTF aims to raise $50,000, with all proceeds supporting its work delivering play to children’s hospitals.

Save the Date: Richard Gottlieb Celebration of Life (Oct. 25)

28 AUG

The toy community is invited to join a Celebration of Life honoring Richard Gottlieb taking place Friday, October 25 at The Toy Association™ office in New York City.

“Party with a Purpose” to Raise Money for Children’s Hospitals

08 JUL

One of the toy industry’s top philanthropic missions is to bring play to children, particularly those in hospitals serving predominantly low-income communities. The Toy Foundation’s (TTF) “Party with a Purpose,” taking place Monday, September 9 at TAO Los Angeles, is an opportunity for the toy industry to join together and help improve pediatric care nationwide.

Previewing Your Toys in LA? Take Part in Toy Collection Benefitting Local Children in Need

25 JUN

The Toy Foundation™’s (TTF) Toy Bank is coordinating an industry-wide toy collection for all companies participating in LA previews this fall. The toy donations will bring the power of play to children in need across the Los Angeles Metro area.

Don’t Miss “Party with a Purpose” in LA, a Fundraiser to Bring Resources into Children's Hospitals

17 JUN

The Toy Foundation™ (TTF), the charitable arm of The Toy Association™, is kicking off LA Fall Preview week with “Party with a Purpose,” the must-attend philanthropy, networking, and entertainment event supporting TTF’s work in children’s hospitals. Taking place Monday, September 9 at TAO Los Angeles, everyone in the industry is invited to come celebrate their love of play and deepen our collective commitment to deliver the power of play to children in need.

Toy Foundation Talent Pipeline Program Connects Budding Talent with Industry Leaders

04 JUN

The Toy Foundation’s (TTF) Talent Pipeline program completed its spring semester case study competition with the University of Maryland (UofM) where a diverse cohort of students presented top-quality product concepts in front of a judging panel of toy industry leaders.

Toy Association & Toy Foundation Boards Deliver Joy to Children in Need

13 MAY

More than 200 children in need across the Rochester area will experience the extraordinary benefits of play from a toy donation organized by board members from The Toy Association™ and The Toy Foundation™.

The Toy Foundation™ and the University of Richmond Proudly Honor Richard Gottlieb

29 APR

The Toy Foundation™ (TTF) and the University of Richmond (UofR), two great passions in Richard Gottlieb’s life, are proud to announce the Richard Gottlieb Toy Entrepreneurship Grant to honor his memory.

How Play Supports Pediatric Patients’ Mental and Behavioral Health

22 APR

The Toy Foundation™, VTech Electronics, and MemorialCare Miller Children’s Hospital discuss how play is a vital tool for medical teams to provide young patients with developmentally-appropriate mental and behavioral health support while undergoing treatment.

The Toy Bank Delivers the Benefits of Play through Your Donations

15 APR

Through a network of 3,000 qualified nonprofit organizations, The Toy Bank has delivered play to more than 31.5 million children in local communities and around the world since 2003.

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