Continental Toyota Hosts 4th Annual Christmas Party for Children’s Home

Dec 23, 2015

Not all children have the privilege of receiving gifts around the holidays each year. For the past four years, Continental Toyota has decided to do a little something about it.

Each year, children from the Illinois Masonic Children’s Home in LaGrange receive gifts from Santa Claus, which are generously provided by Continental Toyota employees who received the children’s Christmas lists a few weeks prior.

Like the previous year, all of the festivities were held inside the Continental Toyota/Scion dealership. This allowed the employees to watch the children receive their gifts and spread some holiday cheer through participation in games and fun.

Cookies and other desserts were provided for the children while they awaited the arrival of Santa Claus. Santa called up individual children to give them a special gift from their wish list and they were free to enjoy.

Business Development Manager Jackie Dybas helped coordinate the event and planned games for the children. She said that participating in this event is not an option and that in fact, she looks forward to it each year.

“The excitement on the children’s faces is something that just warms your heart and reminds you what Christmas is all about!” Dybas said. “I am already looking forward to next year, and I’ve even started brainstorming some new ideas.

Dealer Principal Cheryl Nelson wanted to ensure that both children and employees have the opportunity to get into the spirit.

“Hosting the event helps the dreams of these children to come true,” Nelson said. “The employees participate and experience the joy of giving. The combination sets the spirit of the season and I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

This is one tradition that Continental Toyota that we hope to continue for years to come. We’d also like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Happy Holidays and that the new year brings nothing but happiness and many miles of smiles!