Supported Accommodation and Homelessness Services Shoalhaven and Illawarra will be the recipients of the 15th annual Keira Christmas Toy Drive, a heartfelt community initiative from Member for Keira Ryan Park which brings joy to mothers and their children in need of extra support during the holiday season.

The Toy Drive has been a source of assistance to our most vulnerable community members, ensuring that no child goes without a gift at Christmas.

Thanks to the generosity of local residents, businesses, and volunteers, thousands of toys have been collected and distributed through our dedicated network of community champions.

SAHSSI is a vital organisation supporting women and children who are experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness due to domestic or family violence.

“Each year, I continue to be deeply impressed by the generosity of the Illawarra community and the meaningful impact the Toy Drive has on the lives of local mothers and children who benefit from it," Park said.

SAHSSI CEO Penny Dordoy said: "For 15 years, Ryan Park’s Toy Drive has brought joy and dignity to children and families doing it tough across our community.

"At SAHSSI, we see firsthand how a simple act of generosity - like donating a toy - can light up a child’s world.

"We’re incredibly grateful to Ryan and everyone who contributes to this beautiful tradition of giving.”

Donations of new, unwrapped toys are now being accepted until November 28 at the Keira Electorate Office, 263 Princes Highway Corrimal, Woonona/Bulli RSL, Wests Illawarra.

Every gift helps make the season brighter for a child who might otherwise go without.