HOLIDAYS FOR HEROES
Santa Toy Drive
Help bring cheer to a military family this holiday season!
How You Can Help!
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Donate Toys
New toys can be dropped off at one of our partner locations below or choose a child from our list below and purchase 2-4 items from their wish list. Toys must be dropped off in new and original packaging by 12/18/25. We also accept gift cards and new clothing. Or click the button below to donate and we will do the shopping for you.
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Become a Sponsor
Become a Sponsor for our Holidays for Heroes event. MilVet will be donating gifts to children and providing resources, entertainment, pictures with Santa and a meal to families for an afternoon of fun and festivities. Sponsor opportunities include tickets to the event, social media recognition, and more.
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Provide a Service or Product
We are looking for vendors including food, drinks, entertainment, crafts, stockings, holiday cheer, and more. Please email Raven at ceo@milvet.org for more information.
Gifts and Donations can be dropped off at the following locations during regular business hours
Canyon Lake
JBL Insurance & DMV Services - 31682 Railroad Canyon Rd #5 Canyon Lake, CA 92587 (951) 746-2300
Menifee
Doc Dental Smiles - 26910 Newport Rd Ste B Menifee, CA 92584 (951) 679-6677
Menifee Lakes Optometry - 30141 Antelope Rd Ste G Menifee, CA 92584 (951) 679-6910
Sun City Library - 26982 Cherry Hills Blvd, Sun City, CA 92586 (951) 679-3534
Texas Roadhouse - 29860 Haun Rd, Menifee, CA 92586 (951) 244-0600
Murrieta
MilVet - 33040 Antelope Rd. #114 Murrieta, CA 92563 (Tuesdays 1-5pm only) (951) 384-0110
Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce - 24540 Village Walk Pl, Suite A Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 677-7916
Which Wich - 24635 Madison Ave, Murrieta, CA 92562 (951) 445-4035
Perris
American Legion Post - 595 Perris, CA 92570 (951) 544-9232
Temecula
Temeku Cinemas - 26463 Ynez Rd, Temecula, CA 92591 (951) 296-9728
Wildomar
VFW Post 1508 - 21180 Waite St. Wildomar, CA 92595 (909) 277-8790
Wildomar Library - 34303 Mission Trail, Wildomar, CA 92595 (951) 471-3855
Children’s Wish Lists
To adopt a child for the holidays, please email info@milvet.org with the child’s name and number. We will remove the children from the online list. All visible names are available for adoption and grouped children are in the same family. Please drop the unwrapped gifts off at any drop off location by 12/18/25 (locations listed above) and include the child’s number in the bag. Thank you!
#31 - Joelson, 12 (M) - men size large
#32 - Jenson, 8 (M) - kids large
#33 - Joelie, 6 (F) - size 4T-5T
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#34 - Noah, 11 (M) - Size boys xl (14/16) , loves anything world war 2 related, roblox gift cards, amazon gift cards and the 49ers
#35 - Angel, 11 (M) - size boys XL (14/6). Loves Baseball #22, baseball accessories (ice cream shirts, baseball beaded necklaces), the san francisco giants, the 49ers, roblox gift cards and amazon gift cards
#36 - Mia, 9 (F) - size girls 16 plus or women’s size 2. loves hello kitty and friends, labubu’s, and drawing. roblox gift cards
#37 - Wyatt, 6 (M) - size boys x/s (4/5). Loves orcas, minecraft, 49ers & roblox gift cards
#38 - Andy, 4 (M) - size boys x/s (4/5) or 5t. loves monster jam. monster trucks. sonic. 49ers, brock purdy and george kittle. loves crocs
#39 - Bella, 2 (F) - size 2-3t. loves hello kitty, frozen (elsa. anna and olaf). loves jack and sally (nightmare before christmas) and loves to dress up in princess dresses. loves coloring and drawing. lovew the 49ers and brock purdy
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Holidays for Heroes 2024 Photos!
“I hope you’re doing great.i wanted to take the time to tell you how much fun My family had. Thank you so much for making it possible and letting my family be a part of it. My wife loved the Christmas spirit, how welcome everyone made us feel, and how nice everyone was to us. My daughter liked taking pictures with the characters and my son enjoyed the activities. We can tell y’all went out of your way to make this possible for all the veteran families. I really appreciate your support. Being a unemployed disabled veteran and with California getting expensive by the day it’s hard and been a rough year but my family will now have gifts to open on Christmas Day thanks to you and everyone who made this possible. I wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year.”
Sincerely,
T. O. 12/24
“I would like to say thank you and all the volunteers and supporters who made today happen. All my family had an awesome time. Shortly after coming home from the event my wife broke down in tears of joy. Thank you again for informing me about this event. I hope to be able to donate in the future for other veterans who need some assistance. Merry Christmas.”
-F. 12/24
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Are You A Military Family In Need of Holiday Cheer?
Please register below for our annual Holidays for Heroes event! If approved, your children (ages 0-18 years old) will receive new, holiday gifts and are invited to attend our Holidays for Heroes event on December 20, 2025 in Murrieta. Children must be present to attend the event and two adults per household are welcome to join them. We will have food, crafts, photos with Santa, entertainment and much more (at no cost) for an afternoon of holiday cheer. For questions, please reach out to military@milvet.org.
Thank you for your families’ service!
