About Us
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Our all-volunteer, grassroots group started small – and grew quickly.
In 2003, City Councilman Alex Wan and a close circle of friends set out to make a meaningful difference in our community. Their efforts led to the Toy Party, a toy drive aimed at bringing people together to collect toys for Metro Atlanta’s kids in need. This small, private event quickly grew into one of Atlanta’s largest must-see holiday happenings.
In 2006, the nonprofit launched Backpack in the Park, a back-to-school benefit that collects backpacks and school supplies for Metro Atlanta’s kids in need. The calendar of philanthropy expanded again in 2013 with the addition of Kids to Camp, a campaign to send children to summer enrichment camps of their choice.
With your support, we can continue to brighten the lives of Metro Atlanta’s kids in need.
2020 Board of Directors
Jeff Mayhew (President)
Shawn Martin (VP)
David Earle (Treasurer)
Amanda Watson (Secretary)
Sean Dunn
Stacy Brown
Doug Balyeat
Daniel Wilkerson
Michael Riley
Samantha Hoard
Devin Barnard
Fabricio Moraes
Chris Santiago
Rakesh Parekh
Brian Chant
David Cashman
Alan Schukart
Christen Steigerwalt
Earl Fields
Advisory Board
Lynn Barfield
Kent Finley
Jarrad Howard
Travis Brookshire
Josh Noblitt
Brian Isbell
Tom Dinkleman
Frank Bragg
Jonathan Jones
Kevin Garcia
Scott Wolfson
Bill Kaelin
Founder
Alex Wan