Our Story Is Still Growing

Follow the donations, partnerships, events, and people that have shaped Toys for Joy.

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Today
Where we have been

Milestones Along the Way

Attreya Attili
Team

Attreya Joined the Team

Attreya Attili joined Toys for Joy, contributing his CAD and design experience to help lead the organization's part-design efforts.

Five adaptive switch buttons donated to Penfield therapy center
Adaptive Equipment

Penfield Adaptive Switch Buttons Donation

We donated five adaptive switch buttons to Penfield therapy center to support accessible play, learning, and therapy.

Ten adaptive switch buttons donated to Penfield therapy center
Adaptive Equipment

Penfield Adaptive Switch Buttons Donation

We delivered ten adaptive switch buttons to Penfield therapy center, expanding access to hands-on activities for the children they serve.

Babies and Beyond organization logo
Donation

Babies & Beyond Donation

We donated 175 toys to Babies & Beyond, helping the organization provide additional comfort and joy to local children and families.

Toys prepared for Children's Wisconsin
Donation

Children's Wisconsin Donation

We donated 250 toys to Children's Wisconsin to bring moments of comfort and happiness to children receiving care.

SUNLU logo
Sponsorship

SUNLU Sponsorship Secured

SUNLU became a Toys for Joy sponsor, providing filament and equipment support that helps us produce more high-quality 3D-printed toys.

Bambu Lab P1S 3D printer
Equipment

A New Bambu Lab P1S Printer

We added a Bambu Lab P1S to our production setup, increasing our capacity to create 3D-printed toys and adaptive equipment.

UW Health logo
Donation

UW Health Donation

We delivered 250 toys to UW Health, extending our mission to more children and families navigating medical care.

The Rainbow Project logo
Donation

Rainbow Project Therapy Center Donation

We donated 40 toys to the Rainbow Project therapy center to support children and families participating in its programs.

The Rainbow Project logo
Donation

Rainbow Project Therapy Center Donation

We donated 85 toys to the Rainbow Project therapy center, helping create moments of comfort, play, and connection.

Team

Yasmeen and Sri Joined the Team

Yasmeen Patrick and Srivally Gudimella joined Toys for Joy, bringing new energy and perspectives to the organization's work.

Partnership

A New Partnership with UW Hospital

Our partnership with UW Hospital opened another path for bringing comfort and joy to children facing medical challenges.

Toys for Joy members and House of Love community members at the block party
Community Event

House of Love Block Party

At our inaugural community event, the team set up games, led activities, helped with cleanup, and donated 100 toys at the House of Love Youth Home's annual block party.

Toys for Joy members at Walker's Point Youth and Family Center
Donation

Our First Holiday Delivery

We delivered 73 3D-printed fidget toys to Walker's Point Youth & Family Services for use as both joyful gifts and therapeutic tools.

Milestone

Officially a 501(c)(3)

Toys for Joy became a recognized tax-exempt nonprofit, helping every contribution reach further and support more children.

Toys for Joy visit to Lincoln Elementary School
School Visit

Lincoln Elementary School Visit

We spoke with students about 3D printing and engineering, then donated 188 toys to the school community.

Original Toys for Joy logo and motto
Our Beginning

Starting Toys for Joy

Toys for Joy began with a simple idea: combine creativity, compassion, and community action to bring comfort and happiness to children who need it most.