Rotary Toy Drive December 17, 2011

The Rotary Club of Rohnert Park-Cotati’s annual holiday gift and toy drive is gearing up to deliver another season of cheer. Each year hundreds of toys and gifts are collected and distributed to families in the Rohnert Park, Cotati and Penngrove area. In addition food donated by the local food bank, Neighbors Organized Against Hunger (NOAH) is also provided to needy families.


Over the years, this holiday gift and toy drive has grown in popularity and in partnership with others. Our club spearheads this effort working together with the Rancho Cotati Rotary Club, Rotary Interact Youth Members, the Rancho Adobe Fire District, the Cotati Police Officers and Management Association, Cotati City Employees, the Rohnert Park Chapter of Realtors and the community at large.
Much to the delight of the children, “Santa” and his elves deliver the gifts to each family and “Santa” arrives at his destinations in Cotati Police Department cars and Rancho Adobe Fire District fire engines.
Our program also focuses on families who reside in transitional housing. They receive gifts for their children, clothing and essential items for their homes, all donated by the membership of the Rotary Club.

Community support in the form of donated gifts as well as gift cards and cash that allow this program to thrive and help families in need. Donations can be brought to the Cotati Police department or to any of the Rancho Adobe Fire departments. “Santa’s” elves will be wrapping gifts on December 10th and “Santa” will be making his rounds on Saturday, December 17th.
To request assistance for your family or someone you know who resides in Rohnert Park, Cotati or Penngrove, please call the voicemail system for the Rotary Club of Rohnert Park-Cotati at (707) 765-4898.

Media contact: Robert Stewart, Community Service Director,
Rotary Club of Rohnert Park-Cotati, stubobchev@gmail.com