For the Love of Erika

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Laura Goodman is fundraising
For the Love of Erika brings smiles to children in need.
For the Love of Erika's mission is to bring smiles to children in need. This toy drive began in memory of Taylor Goodman-Leong’s friend, Erika, who lost her battle with brain cancer in 2005. Erika and Taylor had collected toys to bring some cheer to children in local hospitals. Unfortunately, Erika passed away before these deliveries could occur, and Taylor made it her mission to keep Erika’s giving spirit alive by forming thus non-profit. Since 2005, For the Love of Erika has collected, wrapped, and delivered more than $230,000 worth of gifts to children in various hospitals and shelters throughout New England. Additionally, we have held a couple of annual holiday parties for families from shelters and the DCF which provides a day of fun, food, activities, and presents.

After a four year hiatus, we are excited to be hosting our annual holiday party at Gibbet Hill, in Groton. We are collecting monetary donations for gifts for this party, along with gifts for the other local shelters and hospitals we support each holiday season. 100% of donations go directly to the gifts!

For more information, please check out For the Love of Erika on Facebook.
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Taylor Leong is fundraising
For the Love of Erika 2021
Unfortunately because of COVID-19, we canceled our holiday parties once again. However, we are collecting both physical toys as well as monetary donations! Last year, we surpassed our goal (delivering gifts to 4 hospitals and 10+ shelters) and want to do the same for this year!

Any money donated to this page will directly go to purchasing toys for children in need.

Thank you for your support,

Taylor

For the Love of Erika's mission is to bring smiles to children in need. This toy drive began in memory of my friend, Erika, who passed away in 2005. Since then, we have collected, wrapped, and delivered over 25,000 presents to children in various hospitals and shelters throughout New England. Additionally, we have held a couple of annual holiday parties for families from shelters and the DCF which provides a day of fun, food, activities, and presents.

Visit our Facebook page for updates!
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Taylor Leong is fundraising
For the Love of Erika Toy Drive 2020
Due to COVID-19, we have canceled our in-person deliveries and holiday parties. We are still aiming to support 8 shelters and 3 hospitals in Massachusetts and New Hampshire by ordering presents straight to their doors.

Instead of toy collections, we are asking for monetary donations so we can safely deliver our gifts. The need for gifts is immense this year, and in order to meet our goal of delivering 250+ toys, we need to raise at least $5,000.

Any donations are greatly appreciated! We can't do what we do every year without the support of the community.

Thank you for your support,
Taylor

For the Love of Erika is a toy drive that began in memory of my friend, Erika, who passed away in 2005. Since then, we have delivered 20,000 presents to children in various hospitals and shelters throughout New England. Please follow our Facebook page for the latest updates and info about how we will deliver gifts this holiday season!
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About For the Love of Erika

3 Cutter LnWestford, MA 01886

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Causes

Youth services

Established

2015

Tax ID

47-5356711

NTEE code

Children's and Youth Services

For the Love of Erika is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 47-5356711. Donations are tax-deductible. Select content is provided by GuideStar.

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