A little generosity can make a meaningful difference this holiday season.

Helms Design District is pleased to support the Exceptional Children’s Foundation (ECF) and its annual Holiday Toy Drive, helping provide gifts for infants, toddlers, and K–12 students in ECF’s Early Start and Kayne Eras School programs.

ECF provides educational and support services for children and adults with special needs, helping individuals develop skills, build independence, and reach their potential. For many of the families they serve, a little extra support during the holidays can go a long way.

Here’s how you can help:

Shop the Amazon Wish List

ECF has made giving easy with a curated Amazon Wish List featuring toys, games, art supplies, puzzles, and other gifts for children of different ages. Choose an item from the list, and it will be shipped directly to ECF for distribution.

Drop Off a Toy at Pasta Sisters

Visiting Helms? Pasta Sisters located at 3280 Helms Avenue, Culver City, is serving as a collection location for new, unwrapped toys through December 7.

A Few Guidelines for Giving
ECF welcomes gifts for children from infancy through high school, including those enrolled in its Early Start (ages 0–3) and Kayne Eras School (K–12) programs.

Suggested donations include:

For infants and toddlers: Wooden puzzles, interactive and musical toys, stacking and sorting toys, and age-appropriate learning activities.

For school-age children: Art and craft kits, sports balls, board games, building kits, remote-control cars, coloring books, and other age-appropriate gifts.

Please leave all donated toys unwrapped so ECF staff can identify the items and distribute them appropriately.

You’ll also find ECF Toy Drive flyers at participating Helms showrooms, where you can scan the QR code to access the Wish List directly. Whether you’re visiting the district or shopping from home, we invite you to join us in supporting ECF and the children and families they serve.

TOY DRIVE ENDS DECEMBER 7