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 the Crisis Center for South Suburbia in Tinley Park. 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 south Chicago suburbs during regular business hours. For a complete listing of store locations where items can be donated to the Crisis Center for South Suburbia, 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

• 1801 W. Lake St., Addison
• 224 Weber Road, Bolingbrook
• 840 Kinzie Ave., Bradley
• 7854 S. Cicero Ave., Burbank
• 9402 Joliet Road, Hodgkins
• 3330 Mall Loop Drive, Joliet
• 2510 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox
• 4063 W. 211th St., Matteson
• 9264 W. 159th St., Orland Park
• 12632 South Route 59, Plainfield
• 395 S. Weber Road, Romeoville