Cherishing the Children Holiday Party

Join this special CSULB tradition as we distribute donated toys and celebrate the holidays with local foster children.  

The annual Bob Rodgers "Cherishing the Children" project is a CSULB tradition that shows we are a campus with heart!  2024 marks its 27th year!

Toy Drive

Toy Drop-off @Beach Shops Bookstore by Friday, December 6, 2024
Throughout the month of November, campus departments are invited to host toy collection boxes in their offices to encourage donations of toys and gift cards. Gifts will be distributed to local foster children during our holiday party. Please bring your collected toys to the Beach Shops by December 6.

  • New, unwrapped toys only; please no plush toys as they present a fire hazard.
  • Toys for infants and teens are always in demand.
  • For teens:  cameras, watches, sunglasses, earphones, skateboards, scooters, basketballs, soccer balls, footballs, hair tools (i.e., blow dryers, flat irons, etc.), jewelry, make-up brushes, crossbody bags/handbags. Target gift cards ($25) can be dropped off at the Bookstore, to the attention of Kristin Bonetati.

Children's Holiday Party

Wednesday, December 11, 2024  |  3-6pm  |  @Walter Pyramid
At the Cherishing the Children Holiday Party, we celebrate children and their caregivers with games, food, prizes, and music. Each child receives a gift donated by CSULB staff and a goodie bag from Santa and Ms. Claus.