Holiday Buddy Drive

Buddy Drive for Children in Need

This holiday season, join Cricket's Hope and Vintage Faire for the Buddy Drive! Shop for and donate a stuffed animal or plushie at participating store to bring comfort and joy to children healing from trauma.

About Cricket's Hope: Cricket’s Hope supports children who have experienced severe trauma, serving over 400 kids annually in the Central Valley through programs like Art Restores Kids, Camp, and Cricket’s House, providing around 2,500 services each year. Founded in 2012 under the Stanislaus Family Justice Center and now partnering with Modesto City Schools, the organization helps children affected by abuse, neglect, and violence. Donated stuffed animals are given to children to take home after each visit as a comforting gift.

Donate bin is in Center Court next to the Santa Set between Nov 7 and Dec 24.