DoorDash Partners With The Off Broadway League to Donate Toys and Tablets to Homeless Children and Teens

The Off-Broadway League has announced that in partnering with the technology platform, DoorDash, it was able to gift hundreds of toys to children and over three dozen computer tablets for teens living at the Henwood Family Residence, a NYC Department of Homeless Services family shelter in the Bronx. offbroadwaytoydrive.com.

The Off-Broadway League Toy Drive, an annual event since 2017, encourages donations of toys that are donated to a NYC shelter - but this year DoorDash helped make the toy drive extra-special.

This year, as usual, donations were dropped off or sent in as new unwrapped toys worth $10 or more, and those donating received a voucher for a free ticket to any participating Off-Broadway show of their choice. Most of the toys are intended for children ages 11 and under, so organizer of the toy drive and General Manager of the Theater Center, Catherine Russell and DoorDash Senior Manager, Public Engagement Ivan Garcia discussed how best to serve the older children in the shelter (who may not want or need a Barbie or stuffed animal). They decided that tablets would be an ideal gift. A generous donation from DoorDash, and a lot of expediting support from BestBuy, resulted in 36 tablets delivered along with a carload of toys collected at The Theater Center Henwood Family Shelter in the Bronx during the holiday.

"The Off Broadway League continues to brighten the holiday season for so many children in our communities through its annual Toy Drive," said Ivan Garcia, DoorDash Senior Manager of Public Engagement. "DoorDash was proud to be able to support the Off Broadway League's work this year and we hope children of all ages can enjoy their new gifts as part of this great event."

About DoorDash

DoorDash (NYSE: DASH) is a technology company that connects consumers with their favorite local businesses in 27 countries across the globe. Founded in 2013, DoorDash builds products and services to help businesses innovate, grow, and reach more customers. DoorDash is building infrastructure for local commerce, enabling merchants to thrive in the convenience economy, giving consumers access to more of their communities, and providing work that empowers. With DoorDash, there is a neighborhood of good in every order.

About The Theater Center

The Theater Center is a multi-venue Off-Broadway theater center offering productions, acting classes, and artists' event spaces. Located at on Broadway at 50th Street, the Center was built in 2005 and has been home to many iconic productions over the past 17 years, including the revival of The Fantasticks (2006-2017) and Perfect Crime, the longest running play in NYC history which opened in 1987 but moved to the Theater Center in 2005. It's a 20,000-square-foot state of the art entertainment center consisting of two 199 seat theaters and two rehearsal studios. A vibrant supporter of NYC, the Theater Center supports and donates space to the Theatre Development Fund, AHRC, Bide-A-Wee, the Eye Bank, CTI, and many community organizations.

About The Off Broadway League

The League was founded in 1959 to foster theatrical productions produced in Off-Broadway theatres, to assist in the voluntary exchange of information among its members, and to and the organization works to serve as the collective voice of its membership in pursuit of these goals. Members of the League include Off-Broadway theatre owners and managers, producers, and general managers of Off-Broadway shows, who work together to promote Off-Broadway but also enhance the lives of New Yorkers with community programs, educational initiatives, and financial support.

To learn more about the Toy Drive or become a sponsor visit: offbroadwaytoydrive.com

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