Verizon Wireless announced the kickoff of its “Hope for the Holidays Toy Drive.” The drive will benefit domestic violence agencies throughout the state of Illinois, including Women in Need Growing Stronger (WINGS) in Schaumburg. With a simple donation, residents have a chance to impact the life of a child in need this holiday season.

Donations can be made through Saturday, Dec. 15 at any participating Verizon Wireless Communications Store in the Chicago area during regular business hours. For a complete listing of store locations where items can be donated to WINGS, please see below.

Donated gifts may include items such as coloring books, crayons, board games, cars/trucks, dolls, action figures, stuffed animals, arts and crafts kits, and G-rated DVDs. All donations must be new, packaged and unwrapped.

“Children are often the forgotten victims of domestic violence,” said T.J. Fox, region president, Verizon Wireless. “Those living in and supported by the domestic violence shelters and service organizations need love and support. By making a small donation of a new toy, people can help make the holiday season special for a child impacted by domestic violence.”

Participating Locations

• 375 E. Palatine Road, Arlington Heights
• 7160 W. Cermak Road, Berwyn
• 3019 N. Clark St., Chicago
• 6451 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago
• 2707 N. Elston Ave., Chicago
• 209 S. La Salle St., Chicago
• 500 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago
• 810 W. North Ave., Chicago
• 36 S. State St., Chicago
• 1652 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago
• 301 W. Washington St., Chicago
• 2734 N. Sutton Road, Hoffman Estates
• 668 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich
• 3333 W. Touhy Ave., Lincolnwood
• 9635 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles
• 5700 W. Touhy Ave., Niles
• 4265 N. Harlem Ave., Norridge
• 235 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook
• 784 E. Dundee Road, Palatine
• 1249 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg
• 5 Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg
• 1538 E. Lake Cook Road, Wheeling