On Thursday, Feb. 19, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m., Oakland University’s Mission Kindness hosted a wrap party in partnership with The Bottomless Toy Chest in Gold Room A of The Oakland Center. At this event, students worked together to wrap toys to donate to hospitalized children.
As the event kicked off, students were provided with cellophane, ribbon and stickers to wrap gifts. A variety of toys suitable for all ages were displayed on tables for students to package. Light refreshments were also available as students wrapped gifts throughout the event.
Savannah Broaden, president of Mission Kindness at OU, admires the community service that The Bottomless Toy Chest provides.
“I went to a fair on campus one year, grabbed their business card and found what they do for young children and young adults very aspirational,” Broaden said.
After finding the organization’s business card, Broaden discussed a potential partnership with Bottomless Toy Chest alongside the Mission Kindness team.
“We all loved the idea of the organization and proceeded to work together on this amazing event,” Broaden said.
Mission Kindness partnered with The Bottomless Toy Chest to bring joy to hospitalized children.
“This impacts the children a lot, while going through this tough period in their lives we try to bring them joy,” Broaden said.
Oakland University students chose to attend this event due to admiration for the community service initiative of Mission Kindness at OU.
Freshman exercise science major Sadie McCutcheon fosters a love of community service by attending these volunteering events.
“Even if you are having a hard day, you can do something nice for people that are struggling more,” McCutcheon said.
Students also enjoyed the event because of the strong sense of community it fostered.
Chloe Coutelle, a junior majoring in social work, enjoys that these events provide a sense of community while promoting community service.
“This event inspires a sense of caring for others in our community and taking advantage of opportunities to help others,” Coutelle said.
Lilian Balogh, a freshman majoring in studio art, enjoys community service events and appreciates that volunteers donate their time to this cause.
“I’m happy that there are people out there that are willing to donate to children in need and give them joy in their life during such a hard time,” Balogh said.
Balogh appreciates that members of the community take time to volunteer and help those in need, especially during uncertain times for many.
Through these events, Oakland University’s Mission Kindness hopes to raise greater awareness for The Bottomless Toy Chest.
“The Bottomless Toy Chest was created and is meant to build a support system and to give the children frequent happiness that will encourage them to fight back,” Broaden said.
