10th Annual Joy Drive in Original Aurora

Join in the Joy

Join the 10th annual Joy Drive—spearheaded by the Original Aurora Renewal Division (OAR) & the Asian Pacific Development Center (APDC)—by gathering non-perishable food & other wish list items that local agencies will distribute to our Original Aurora neighbors-in-need. Collected goods will be packaged & given as gifts to children, youth, families & Sr. Citizens. Deliver to the MLK, Jr. Library (9898 East Colfax Avenue) by November 30th.  Donated Items Needed:

Food & Household Personal Care

Canned Goods Tooth Brushes & Tooth Paste

Dry & Packaged Food Soap, Deodorant & Sunscreen

Bottled Beverages, Tea & Coffee Combs, Brushes & Blow Dryers

Crockpots & Warming Pots Curling & Straightening Irons

Dish Soap & Laundry Detergent Lip Balm, Lotions & Bubble Bath 

Babies Youth & Teens

Disposable Diapers & Baby Wipes Gift cards

Shampoo, Powder & Lotions CDs, DVDs & Games

Nonperishable Baby Food & Formula Backpacks & School Supplies

New Toys & Sporting Equipment

Strollers & Baby Carriers Art Supplies

Women Men

Pajamas, Bath Robes & Slippers Packaged T-shirts & Underwear

Wallets & Purses Socks, Slippers, Hats & Gloves

Hats, Scarves & Gloves After Shave & Cologne

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Bath Oils Belts & Wallets

Gift Certificates for Hair Salons Gift Card for Fuel 

For more information, contact: 

Peg Alt at OAR: 303-739-7930 or palt@auroragov.org

Michaely Rosas at APDC: 303-365-2959, ex 119 or michaelyr@apdc.org  

Deliver donations to the MLK Jr. Library – 9898 East Colfax Avenue, Aurora, CO 80010