By GREGG MONTGOMERY
WISH-TV | wishtv.com
A supporter of WISH-TV’s WISHTree toy donation effort, M/I Homes of Indiana will host a series of free Santa Claus meet-and-greet events across its communities in December, inviting residents and guests to celebrate the holiday season and support local families through toy donations.
These public events aim to strengthen community ties by bringing neighbors together in a festive atmosphere. Families can enjoy seasonal treats, take photos with Santa, and children can share their Christmas wish lists. Attendees are encouraged to bring new, unwrapped toys to support WISHTree and its partnership with Toys for Tots.
The meet-and-greet events will be throughout central Indiana, including Bonterra in Westfield, Sagebrook West and Hickory Run in Indianapolis, Silo Ridge in Noblesville, Bear Run in Shelbyville, Auburn Ridge in Brownsburg, and Grayson in Indianapolis. Pets are welcome at the Bonterra event.
In a news release, the residential homebuilder said it’s committed to fostering community connections and creating welcoming places to call home.
The 2024 toy donation campaign helped collect enough toys to serve over 65,000 children, and organizers hope to make an even greater impact in 2025. Donations that reflect the diversity of the community, especially gifts for babies and teenagers, are greatly appreciated, the release said.
Meet-and-Greet Calendar
- Friday, Dec. 5: 1 to 3 p.m., Bonterra, 17591 Gruner Way, Westfield.
- Sunday, Dec. 7: Noon to 2:30 p.m., Sagebrook West, 10732 Oak Bend Blvd., Indianapolis; and 3 to 5 p.m., Hickory Run, 10103 Bitternut Run Lane, Indianapolis.
- 13: 1 to 3 p.m., Silo Ridge, 12380 Reclaimed Drive, Noblesville; and 3 to 5 p.m.; Bear Run, 2330 William Garrett Way, Shelbyville.
- 14: 2 to 4 p.m., Auburn Ridge, 4986 Carmine Court, Brownsburg.
- 20: 2 to 5 p.m., Grayson, 7311 Waylon Way, Indianapolis
RSVPs are requested online.
This story was originally published by WISH-TV at wishtv.com/news/business/m-i-homes-hosts-santa-meet-and-greet-events-to-support-wishtree-toy-drive.