Blue Santa Drive Collects Goods to Assist 175 Families
12/21/2021
The SLU community donated more than $20,000 worth of funds and toys to this year's Blue Santa Drive.
Blue Santa Toy Drive is an annual SLU tradition where SLU's very own Blue Santa brings toys to children in need throughout the region. Blue Santa spends his time collecting gifts donated by SLU staff, faculty and students in the weeks leading up to the holiday to help make the season more joyful for kids across St. Louis.
Organizers were able to assist 175 families through the efforts of several non-profit organizations. Organizers worked with the following non-profit organizations:
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
- Catholic Charities
- LifeWise STL
- Mission St. Louis
- Seeds of Empowerment
- Whole Kids Outreach
"We're so proud of our SLU community — alums, faculty, staff, students and friends — for once again rising to the occasion and helping our community," said Bobby Wassel, Ph.D. and one of Blue Santa's helpers. "Blue Santa was especially glad to be able to return to campus in person. On behalf of our community organizations and the families they serve, thank you to our Billiken family."