The team at Mt. Orab CDJR is thrilled to return for another chapter of The Kindness Project! Initiated by Mark Williams Auto Group and the Williams family in 2018, The Kindness Project has previously involved buying groceries for people, organizing toy drives, donating supplies to flood victims, and much more. Our goal with this initiative is to use our platform to support local families in need.
This chapter of The Kindness Project featured a Sensory Toy Drive! The aim of our Sensory Toy Drive was to gather toys for children with Autism who are in need. You might wonder, what exactly are sensory toys? Sensory toys are designed with therapeutic benefits in mind. They stimulate a child’s senses of sight, hearing, and touch, providing valuable feedback to their sensory system. These toys can be highly therapeutic for a child with Autism!
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: We partnered with the EmPath for Autism Foundation and ABC Pediatric Therapy to collect and distribute these toys to local families in need! EmPath is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization established by the Williams family as a resource for children and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Mark Williams Auto Group will sponsor their annual fundraiser, a spectacular event called Circus Bizircus Lunar, held in Covington, KY, on September 21st. The proceeds from Circus Bizircus will be donated to the Kelly O’Leary Center For Autism Spectrum Disorders at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
ABC Pediatric Therapy was the crucial link that ensured all of our collected toys reached deserving homes! ABC is an outstanding therapy center for children located in Cincinnati (Western Hills). They offer high-quality pediatric physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy in a child-friendly environment. Their mission is to “create the best life for all children.” Everyone at Mark Williams Auto Group is proud to collaborate with these fantastic organizations. For more information on their services, ABC also maintains an excellent blog covering a wide range of child development topics!
If you’re curious about how we promoted our Sensory Toy Drive, check out this video! Chloe Williams and Charlie Watson discuss the details of sensory toys and showcase a few excellent examples. They also talk about the awareness surrounding Autism that has inspired major retailers to dedicate parts of their businesses to ensuring sensory toys are accessible to everyone! If you’re interested in buying sensory toys, great options are available at Wal-Mart, Target, and even on Amazon!
Our Sensory Toy Drive lasted for two weeks, with collection points at all Mark Williams Auto Group locations. Once the drive concluded, the Williams family delivered all the toys to ABC Pediatric Therapy for distribution. We are honored to say that, with the help of staff, customers, friends, and family, we were able to donate an entire SUV load of toys to children in our community!
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