Strategic Philanthropic Partners
To maximize our global impact, JAKKS Cares™ aligns with a select group of established Strategic Philanthropic Partners, as well as a few other local non-profit organizations that exclusively serve needy children or pets, who share our vision and help us to effectively distribute millions of JAKKS™ products to the greatest number of those in need.
Here is what some of our Strategic Philanthropic Partners have to say:
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
“Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ventura County is honored to be a partner with JAKKS Pacific® in meeting our goal of making a difference, one child at a time”, said Lynne West, CEO. "Over 75% of the children we serve are either at or below the poverty line and the educational toys that are donated to our organization are greatly appreciate by the youth and families that we serve."
Boys & Girls Clubs
“The generosity of Jakks Pacific has brought many smiles to the faces of our members over the years. For most, the new toys they receive from JAKKS are the only new toys they receive all year. Thank you!”
–Mark Dantzler, Program Director, Challengers Boys & Girls Club.
Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times
“Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times® mission is to provide a cost-free, medically-supported camping experience for children with cancer and their families. Through the kindness of friends like JAKKS Pacific, kids are given a chance to escape from the physical and emotional anguish of the disease and for a week, be a care-free kid in a fun-filled, safe environment. JAKKS Pacific continues to lead the way in corporate philanthropy and exemplifies remarkable generosity, spirit and social responsibility. JAKKS Pacific continues to make profound and positive contributions to the lives of the children of Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times®"
–Laurie Dubchansky, Executive Director
Feed the Children
JAKKS Pacific is a strong supporter of Feed The Children’s educational outreach programs, providing school supplies, learning toys and more to homeless and impoverished children. Through JAKKS Cares charitable initiatives, JAKKS has provided Feed The Children with educational resources for hundreds of thousands of impoverished children.
“JAKKS Pacific shares our belief in the power of education to reduce and reverse the cycle of poverty,” said Larry Jones, president and founder of Feed The Children. “By helping supply children in need with critical educational supplies, JAKKS Pacific helps us secure our long-term hope for children in need: that they will excel at school and eventually break free from a life of poverty.”
Kids Wish Network
“Kids Wish Network is so proud to partner with JAKKS Pacific in bringing joy to thousands of sick children all over the country,” said Barbara Askin, Director of Kids Wish Network’s Distribution Center. “Over the years, JAKKS has truly demonstrated the company’s spirit of compassion and giving through its generous donation of games and toys to hospitalized pediatric patients and children suffering with life-threatening illnesses. While we may not be able to change these children’s uncertain futures, together, Kids Wish Network and JAKKS Pacific can bring much needed smiles and comfort to them when they need it the most.”
Los Angeles Unified School District
"It is important that ALL of our students read during the summer months to strengthen and maintain their reading skills. Family reading is an opportunity to experience the joy of reading together. The generous donation of incentives, school supplies and prizes from JAKKS Pacific has generated great enthusiasm, and we expect to increase participation this summer due to our partnership. Gathering school supplies is an exciting part of the new school year."
Superintendent David L. Brewer III, Los Angeles Unified School District.
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
“Over the past six years the Marine Toys for Tots Program has experienced increased success in fulfilling the Christmas holiday dreams of our nation’s neediest children. We have done this while many of our Marines have been at war and while the economy has been less than robust. One of the key reason, we believe, for this success has been the support we’ve received from JAKKS Pacific. The generous quantities and high quality toys they donated to Toys for Tots in past years has made a significant difference. Without their community spirit, professional skills and love of children, our ability to provide quality toys to children in need would have been far less effective. The Marine Corps believes that every child deserves a little Christmas, and thanks to our friends at JAKKS Pacific we were able to assist over six million children in each of the past six years. We certainly appreciate the key role they have played in our annual program.”
Operation Smile
“Since 2006, JAKKS Pacific has provided new smiles and new lives for hundreds of deserving children across the globe," said Operation Smile co-founders, Bill and Kathy Magee. "For these children, a surgery that lasts as little as 45 minutes and costs as little as $240 is all it takes to replace a lifetime of hopelessness with possibility.”
Red Cross Disaster Relief Funds
The American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles is grateful for the continuing support it receives from JAKKS Pacific. With the assistance of JAKKS Cares’ latest gift, the American Red Cross is helping with the China earthquake relief and recovery efforts. The American Red Cross has committed a total of $20 million for much-needed supplies, technical assistance, and other support to assist the 15 million earthquake survivors in China.
Special Olympics
The athletes of Special Olympics Southern California are proud to have the continuing support of JAKKS Pacific and their employees. Since 2000, through JAKKS Cares charitable initiative, we have received thousands of amazing toys that help ensure a fun and positive experience at events and competitions.
Toy Industry Foundation through Gifts in Kind International
“The Toy Industry Foundation strives to bring joy, comfort and learning to children in need through the experience of toys and play. We are grateful to JAKKS Pacific for their unwavering support of the TIF mission and their leadership as a corporate citizen,” said Jean Butler, Executive Director of the Toy Industry Foundation. “Through JAKKS Cares charitable initiatives, JAKKS has been an active participant in our signature toy distribution program, The Toy Bank, including a recent generous donation of school supplies for children in need across the country.”
Toys “R” Us Children’s Fund
“The mission of the Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund’s is to keep kids safe and help them in times of need,” said Kathleen Waugh, Chairman of the Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund. “We are grateful to JAKKS Cares for their ongoing support of the Fund’s work on behalf of children nationwide.”
