LAS VEGAS (November 24, 2025) –The 98.5 KLUC Chet Buchanan Show Toy Drive presented by The Venetian Resort Las Vegas is kicking off the 2025 holiday season with its 27th annual toy drive benefitting HELP of Southern Nevada, a local nonprofit celebrating 55 years in the community, and is dedicated to assisting low-income families and homeless individuals.
From Dec. 4 through Dec. 15, iconic radio personality Chet Buchanan will ascend his 20-foot scaffold to collect donations for HELP of Southern Nevada. These contributions will be distributed to pre-qualified local families, children, and 100 additional nonprofit organizations throughout the Las Vegas community. The community can join the cause by donating new and unwrapped toys, bikes, and gift cards.
Drop-off donations will be accepted at the NV Energy parking lot located at 6226 W. Sahara Ave. from Dec. 4 through Dec. 15.
Donation drop-off hours:
- Monday – Friday: 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Monday, Dec. 15: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
For those who want to contribute but cannot make a drop-off, monetary donations can be made directly to HELP of Southern Nevada online or by texting 2025TOYDRIVE to 76278.
To volunteer this holiday season, please email volunteer@helpsonv.org
Those seeking assistance are encouraged to visit www.helpsonv.org
About HELP of Southern Nevada:
HELP of Southern Nevada provides assistance to low-income families, homeless youth and other individuals, to help them reach self-sufficiency through direct services, training and referrals. HELP operates 9 departments, consists of 160 employees and serves tens of thousands of unduplicated clients each year. Programs available include Behavioral Health Services, Homeless Response Teams, Family Housing Services, Framing Hope Warehouse, Holiday Assistance, Adult Housing Programs, Shannon West Homeless Youth Center, Weatherization and Workforce Services. For more information, call HELP of Southern Nevada at 702.369.4357 or visit www.helpsonv.org. Follow HELP of Southern Nevada on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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