Yelp, United Way Kick Off Season of Giving
A toy collection at the DOCO ice rink in Downtown Sacramento launched this year's holiday giving drive ahead of its November 16 start.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Yelp and United Way held a toy collection at the DOCO ice rink in Downtown Sacramento, kicking off this year's Season of Giving. The official United Way toy drive begins November 16, with donors asked to give new, unwrapped toys at participating collection sites.
Why it matters
The campaign aims to bring holiday joy to families and ease the financial strain many face during the season. Local donations collected through the drive support families in need across the Sacramento community.
The official toy drive begins November 16 at collection sites including Del Rio and Caraway, Great Clips, Pest Pros, and In-Shape Fitness locations. No collection totals or fundraising targets have been announced for this year's campaign.
The players
United Way
United Way is a nonprofit network that organizes community giving and social service programs across cities and regions.
Yelp
Yelp is a consumer review platform that partnered with United Way on the DOCO toy collection.
The details
The DOCO ice rink event was the first collection under the partnership between Yelp and United Way. Donors are asked to contribute new, unwrapped toys, and CBS News Sacramento and Good Day Sacramento are partnering with United Way on the Season of Giving campaign.
Timeline
November 10, 2026: Yelp and United Way toy collection kicks off at the DOCO ice rink in Downtown Sacramento.
November 16, 2026: The official United Way Season of Giving toy drive begins at community collection sites.
Philanthropy Landscape
The Season of Giving is an annual United Way holiday campaign that relies on local businesses and media partners to gather donations for families in need. This year's DOCO collection follows that established model by pairing a corporate partner with an early community drop-off.
Residents can donate new, unwrapped toys at participating Del Rio and Caraway, Great Clips, Pest Pros, and In-Shape Fitness locations starting November 16. Donating gives local families a chance to receive holiday gifts during a season that can bring financial pressure.
The takeaway
Small, local donations such as new toys dropped off at neighborhood businesses add up to meaningful holiday support for families. Checking the Season of Giving collection sites before November 16 makes it easy to take part.
What happens next
The official United Way Season of Giving toy drive begins November 16 at participating collection sites across the community.
Further reading
Explore more local giving stories in the Philanthropy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CBS News.
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