Summerlin designates toy drive drop-off locations

The Howard Hughes Corp., developer of the Summerlin master-planned community, is participating in a special toy drive to brighten the holidays for children in Southern Nevada.

According to Tom Warden, senior vice president of community and government relations for Summerlin, Hughes has designated 13 locations within the community for individuals, companies and organizations to donate toys for “Stuff A Bus,” an annual toy drive organized by Clark County Commissioner Lawrence Weekly for the children of the Department of Family Services who are in foster care.

According to Warden, this is the fourth annual “Stuff a Bus” toy drive and the third time the community has participated.

“We added even more drop-off points throughout Summerlin this year because the response to this effort is historically strong, and we expect it to be even more popular this year,” Warden said. “We are proud and honored to support Commissioner Weekly’s initiative to ensure that every child in Southern Nevada has a gift this holiday season. Most importantly, we invite everyone to join us. It takes an entire community to make a difference for these kids.”

Toys must be unwrapped and dropped off by the end of the day Dec. 14. Toy drop-off locations throughout Summerlin include the following:

■ Downtown Summerlin Concierge — in the breezeway of One Summerlin; 702-832-1055; open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

■ The Ridges Custom Homesite Sales Center — 11277 Marble Ridge Drive, 89135; 702-255-2500; open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

■ Monte Bello by Richmond American Homes in The Mesa village — 5693 Corona Vista St.; 702-656-0753; call for hours.

■ Segovia by Pulte Homes in The Paseos village — 320 Evante St.; 702-843-2788; call for hours.

■ Estrella by Pulte Homes in The Paseos village — 139 Berneri Drive; 702-843-2805; call for hours.

■ Vistara by Pulte Homes in The Cliffs village — 4041 Beisner St.; 866-246-6510; call for hours.

■ Delano by Lennar in The Paseos village — 312 Highspring St.; 702-821-4850; call for hours.

■ Sterling Ridge by William Lyon Homes in The Ridges village — 35 Coral Wood Drive; 702-522-9310; call for hours.

■ Silver Ridge by William Lyon Homes in The Ridges village — 11464 Opal Springs Way; 702-570-6654; call for hours.

■ Allegra by William Lyon Homes in The Paseos village – 254 Tarragona Breeze Ave.; 702-233-4874; call for hours.

■ Cielo by Woodside Homes in The Mesa village — 5857 Heaven View Drive; 702-279-6734; call for hours

■ Belmonte by Woodside Homes in The Paseos village — 398 Rosina Vista St.; 702-279-6734; call for hours.

■ Savona by Woodside Homes in The Paseos village — 246 Castellari Drive; Las Vegas; 702-279-6734; call for hours.

According to Weekly, more than 10,000 toys have been collected over the past few years, which means each child in foster care receives not one, but at least two or three Christmas gifts.

“Thanks to the generosity of Southern Nevada, and in particular, The Howard Hughes Corp. and Summerlin for their ongoing support, we are able to give our kids a happy holiday,” Commissioner Weekly said. “Donating a toy is a small gesture that always puts a big smile on the faces of those who receive it. We encourage everyone in Summerlin to join us this year in making the holidays a little brighter.”

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