35th Annual Toy Tea
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Holt Renfrew Olgivy
1307 St Catherine Street, Montreal, Quebec
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Why is Toy Tea charging for admittance?
For over three decades, Toy Tea has been dedicated to helping children living in over 30+ shelters for battered women by providing new, non-violent toys for the holiday season. As a non-profit with no salaries or rent, Toy Tea is proud to be one of Canada's charities with the lowest overhead.
The annual event began in Ginger Petty’s personal residence and was privately funded. As the event grew in popularity and we received more donations, we moved the event to Ogilvy’s department store and then to other public venues in the city. This year, we are changing our model to ensure that our commitment to helping hurting children continues for years to come.
For the first time, there will be a ticket fee for admittance to the Toy Tea. Each ticket sold will enable us to purchase four brand new toys wholesale, age and gender appropriate and with equal value, and will ensure our event's efficiency and sustainability.
The Toy Tea Team
Board of Directors
Ginger Petty, Chair
Edward Miller, Vice-President
Laura Petty, Secretary
Sylvia Rourke, Treasurer
Committee members
Annemarie Bertrand
Jessika Bertrand Fellner
Ted Bird
Sophie Boulos
Jessica Choueke
Lily Creaghan
Jill de Villafranca
Terry DiMonte
Mary Liistro Hebert
Julie Mayne Minkoff
Laura Petty
"A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove…but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child.” ~ Forest Witcraft
We sincerely appreciate your support in making Toy Tea 2024 a success and look forward to seeing you at this holiday event. Together, we can bring joy and smiles to countless children. We are truly grateful for your continued generosity and compassion.