Donations are being accepted for the 2024 Holiday Drive, Rockville’s annual push to help the community’s hundreds of children and families in need during the holiday and gift-giving season.
In what has become an annual tradition, businesses, individuals, civic groups, schools, foundations and the faith community, as well as individuals, contribute time and resources to make the holidays special for the less fortunate in the area.
Rockville’s community warmth and holiday spirit were on display during the 2023 Holiday Drive, with a total of 147 donors and a total cash amount of $34,722 raised to support families and people in need throughout November and December.
In November, 694 families (2,396 individuals within the households) were served. In December, 1,279 children from 492 families were helped.
How to get involved:
- Send a contribution: Tax-deductible monetary contributions will be used to buy books and gift cards in December. Donations can be made online at www.rockvillemd.gov/holidaydrive. Checks can be made payable to “City of Rockville” (with “Rockville Holiday Drive” in the memo line) and sent to Rockville Holiday Drive Fund, c/o Community Services Division, 111 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850.
- Volunteering: Sort and bag toys, books and/or deliver them to housebound residents. Visit Rockville’s volunteer website to sign up at cityofrockville.galaxydigital.com/need.
- Donate toys and books: Drop off new or gently used toys and books at one of the following city buildings: City Hall, Thomas Farm Community Center, Lincoln Park Community Center, Twinbrook Community Recreation Center, the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center, or Rockville Senior Center. Donations will be accepted until Friday, Dec. 13.
For more information, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/holidaydrive or call 240-314-8300.