The Brightside Project in Salem aims to spread joy and hope to children this year, kicking off its annual Toy Drive. 

"Our community as always stepped up to make Christmas magical for our local children, and we're excited to see that generosity shine again this year," said Lisa Vittorio, Co-Director of The Brightside Project. 

Brightside is seeking donations of new, unwrapped toys for children aged 3 to 18, and they may be dropped off at the Brightside Project's new facility at 1909 N Ellsworth Ave, Salem, OH 44460

There are numerous other drop-off locations:

  • Team Dawes - Fairway Independent Mortgage: 558 E State St, Salem, OH 44460
  • Summit Federal Credit Union: 1070 E State St Suite C, Salem, OH 44460
  • Drayer Physical Therapy: 2955 E State St Suite 5, Salem, OH 44460
  • Pennex Aluminum: 1 Commerce Ave, Leetonia, OH 44431
  • First Christian Church: 1151 E 6th St, Salem, OH 44460
  • Family Drug: 120 S Vine St, Columbiana, OH 44408
  • First Friends Church: 1028 Jennings Ave, Salem, OH 44460
  • Stratton Chevrolet: 16050 OH-14, Beloit, OH 44609
  • Fresh Mark, Inc.: 1735 S Lincoln Ave, Salem, OH 44460
  • Starbucks: 2262 E State St, Salem, OH 44460
  • Redneckside Motorcycle Whips LLC: 145 S Lundy Ave, Salem, OH 44460
  • Hunt Valve: 1913 E State St, Salem, OH 44460
  • Covington Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation: 100 Covington Dr, East Palestine, OH 44413
  • Sherwin-Williams Paint Store: 2262 E State St Unit B, Salem, OH 44460
  • State Street Salon: 427 E State St, Salem, OH 44460
  • Visiting Angels Senior Home Care: 1285 E Pidgeon Rd Suite A, Salem, OH 44460
  • Salem Family Care: 718 E Third St, Salem, Ohio 44460
  • Jessie's Closet Boutique: 657 E State Street Unit 1 Salem, OH 44460
  • Dollar General: 151 Legacy Ln, Salem, OH 44460 location only. 
  • The OG Ltd.: 146 S Broadway Ave, Salem, OH 44460

For those who prefer online shopping, The Brightside Project has made it easy by including two online registries at Amazon and Walmart to support the drive as well.

The drive will continue until December 13.

On December 14, toys will be distributed to children aged 3 to 18 during the Bright Christmas event hosted by The Brightside Project.