Weichert Offices Hold Toy Drive Through Dec. 10

Weichert Realtors offices in Basking Ridge, Bernardsville and Bedminster joined in with other Weichert companies to launch the 32nd annual Weichert Toy Drive to collect new, unwrapped toys that will be later delivered to financially and physically disadvantaged children.

Members of the community are invited to drop off new, unwrapped toys at their local Weichert offices through Dec. 10. The toys later will be delivered throughout the holidays in conjunction with local charities.

The toys go each year to children from a variety of different backgrounds, served through multiple organizations, said Richard Turner, manager for the Basking Ridge office.

"The gratitude we get from the organizaitions that we give these toys to is so, so sincere, and makes you feel like you are really participating in something that's beneficial to a child," Turner said.

Holiday gifts are especially needed in a tough economic time, Turner noted. "This is a time where we will have to pull together."   

"Each year marks a new opportunity to make a difference and brighten the spirits of those less fortunate in this country," said Jim Weichert, president and founder of Weichert, Realtors. "I invite you to join in our effort to give the greatest gift of all this holiday season, joy, to the children and families who need it most."                

Weichert employees at the company's corporate headquarters in Morris Plains, as well as in other company locations throughout the United States, also will participate in the yearly community service event.  To date, the annual toy drive has yielded hundreds of thousands of items for underprivileged children in the communities Weichert serves. Last year nearly 24,000 toys were distributed to charitable and service organizations. 

To make a donation, visit any Weichert, Realtors sales office.  To find your local office, please go to to the Weichert website. 

Weichert offices are at 22 E. Henry St. in Basking Ridge, 62 Morristown Road in Bernardsville and at 345 U.S. Route 202/206 in Bedminster.