Please join us in helping our neighbors in need this holiday season. 

As the holidays approach, we are reminded that while this season is filled with joy for many, some families in our community are facing challenges that make it hard to celebrate. Together, we can help brighten their holidays with generosity and kindness.

We are excited to announce our 6th Annual Toy Drive, supporting families served by St. Anthony’s Church / Padua Dining Room in Menlo Park. Your donations of toys, books, baby supplies and gift cards will bring smiles to children and families in the underserved communities of southern San Mateo County.

Thanks to the incredible support we received last year, we were able to help over 800 families, and we are hoping to bridge the gap even more this year, knowing that the need is more than double what we have been able to do in the past.

HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Donation Drop-Off
📍 Where:

Pettinelli Financial Partners
555 Veterans Blvd, Suite 100
Redwood City, CA 94063

📅 When: 

Now through Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Gift Guidelines

• Please donate new, unwrapped toys
• Kindly avoid toy guns or weapons
• Toys and gifts for all ages, from newborns to teens are needed

 Need Inspiration?

• Gift Cards (great for teens): Target, Ross, Starbucks - in $10 to $20 denominations
• Other Options: Bikes/scooters, sports equipment, board games, Legos, baby supplies
• Online Inspiration: We created an Amazon 2025 Pettinelli Toy Drive List to make it easy for you to click to donate a gift that will be delivered to our office! And our friends at Sports Basement (RWC) are providing support to our cause by offering a discount off all items in their store and online! Simply use code STATOYDRIVE. Go to SportsBasement.com or get directions to their Redwood City store HERE
• Monetary Donations: Tax-deductible gifts can be made directly to the St. Anthony’s Padua Dining Room. Checks may be made payable to:  St. Anthony Padua Dining Room, or you may DONATE HERE. Please include “Pettinelli Toy Drive 2025” in the notes section. 

You can mail your check to:

Pettinelli Financial Partners
555 Veterans Blvd, Suite 100
Redwood City, CA 94063

Each year, the generosity of our community turns holiday wishes into real moments of joy. With your help, we can ensure that more children experience the magic of the season and that no family feels left behind. We encourage you to pass this along to your family, friends and colleagues to spread the word. 

From all of us at Pettinelli Financial Partners, thank you for being part of this meaningful tradition. Wishing you a holiday filled with peace, joy, and the warmth of giving.

Questions? Contact: Jewel Drexler at 📞 (650) 595-4600 or 📧jewel@pettinellifp.com