Another season of generosity has come to a close in Barrie, Ontario, as the annual CTV Toy Mountain campaign wrapped up its 2025 holiday drive. The initiative, a beloved local tradition, successfully gathered donations to ensure children in the community experience the joy of the season.
Community Partners Fuel Success
The campaign's success hinges on strong community partnerships. This year, Access Storage played a pivotal role as a key donation drop-off point. Representatives Jerome Ben Tolila and Margaret Chen-Cadenhead were on hand on December 19, 2025, supporting the final collection efforts. Their involvement highlights the collaborative spirit that defines the campaign, bringing together businesses and residents for a common cause.
A Legacy of Local Giving
Toy Mountain is more than just a charity drive; it is a fixture of the holiday season in Barrie. For years, the campaign has mobilized the community to donate new, unwrapped toys. These gifts are then distributed to local families and children through various social service agencies, directly impacting the region's most vulnerable during the holidays. The program addresses the very real need for holiday cheer among families facing financial hardship.
Spreading Holiday Cheer Across Simcoe County
The conclusion of the 2025 drive marks another chapter in Toy Mountain's history of compassion. While the final tallies for this year's donations may still be calculated, the true measure of success is in the number of children who will have a brighter Christmas morning. The campaign's model demonstrates how a simple act—donating a toy—can collectively create a significant wave of goodwill. It reinforces the importance of local support systems and the powerful role media outlets like CTV play in facilitating community aid.
As the toys are sorted and distributed in the days leading up to Christmas, the efforts of every donor, volunteer, and corporate partner like Access Storage will come to fruition. Toy Mountain's annual cycle is a reminder that even in challenging economic times, the community spirit in Barrie remains strong and generous.
