Yale-New Haven Hospital Auxiliary

Toy Closets Program

The Yale-New Haven Hospital Auxiliary's Toy Closets program was developed to provide new, age-appropriate and educational toys to pediatric patients at the Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital. Founded in 1993 by Ann Nyberg, WTNH News Channel 8 anchorwoman, the Toy Closets help insure that pediatric patients come away from their hospitalization with a pleasant memory. In addition, the toys serve as gifts for special occasions such as birthdays and holiday celebrations for hospitalized children.

Toys, gifts and financial contributions are needed throughout the year. The success of the Toy Closets program is directly related to community involvement. The Auxiliary encourages schools, organizations and businesses to make the program the recipient of their community-minded efforts.

Toy and Gift Suggestions

*Developmentally appropriate, new and unwrapped toys and gifts only, please.

Adolescents
Art kits
Books
Building toys
Calculators
CDs
Cosmetics
Disposable cameras
Jewelry
Journals
Models
Nail polish
Photo albums
Picture frames
School supplies
Sporting goods
Walkman radios or cassette players

"Wow! This is cool! Where did all these toys come from? Can I really take one?"
-A seven-year-old patient upon opening one of the Toy Closets at his stay in Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital

School age children (Ages 4-12)
Art supplies
Bike helmets
Building toys
Cars & trucks
Coloring books
Craft kits
Crayons
Games
Sporting goods
Videos

Infants and toddlers (Newborn-age 3)
Baby books
Baby mirrors
Baby rattles
Dolls
Infant toys
Musical toys
Newborn outfits
Pop-up boxes
Soft balls
Teethers & bibs

*Gently used toys and plush cannot be accepted due to infection control policies.

We also welcome donations in honor and remembrance of loved ones.

Contact us

Mail correspondence, monetary donations and gifts to:

Toy Closets Program
Yale-New Haven Hospital Auxiliary
20 York St.
New Haven, CT 06510-3202

Delivery of donated new, unwrapped toys are accepted by calling the Auxiliary office. Larger donations are now received at an alternate location.

For more information, call us at:
(203) 688-5717
or send E-mail to auxiliary@ynhh.org

Last revised: April 13, 2006 (mv)

Home page URL: http://www.ynhh.org

All information is intended for your general knowledge and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before starting a new fitness regimen.