Creating change
through play.
Engaging in meaningful fun can spark a child’s imagination and build positive self-esteem that can theoretically change the course of many lives.
This is The Andrew Effect.
From 2021-2023, The Andrew Effect has gifted over 2,300 children.
Adventure Pack Totals
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Toys and Games
4,708 Delivered
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Books
1,302 Delivered
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STEAM Activity Kits
7,077 Delivered
Help put hope
in their hands.
The Andrew Effect works to ignite the imagination of children who would otherwise have limited access to quality, developmentally appropriate toys and activities. We partner with agencies, churches and community organizations to deliver new, never-used items to the families and children they serve.
Our mission:
The Andrew Effect inspires children to explore their world outside the classroom by providing them with opportunities that spark creativity and learning.
All children deserve enriching and supportive environments, both in and outside the classroom.
Families that struggle with meeting basic needs often cannot provide their children with quality out-of-classroom activities and learning stimulation.
Yes, Andrew is
a real person.
We’ve all had an Andrew in our life. He was a joyous child who lived to play, especially with his cousins. He loved tractors and bikes and erector sets. Those toys helped Andrew escape darker moments. Growing up, his parents struggled with addiction and often couldn’t provide the most basic needs for him. At the young age of 19 when most young people are just starting to figure out life, Andrew lost his. The environment where he learned to live ended his life far too soon. Those of us who grew up playing with our beloved Andrew can only imagine what amazing things he could have accomplished. If only one caring adult had stepped up to make a difference in his life. The Andrew Effect works to give adults, teachers, and after-school providers the resources to make that difference possible.
Thoughtfully chosen
toys and activities
The Andrew Effect provides high-quality toys and activities that engage children at their appropriate age of development, from birth to high school. Toys must meet one of these specific requirements:
Promote S.T.E.A.M. learning
Develop gross and fine motor skills
Encourage problem solving
Nurture social/emotional well-being
High-quality age-appropriate books
The Andrew Effect does not distribute toys that are violent in nature or are licensed property.
“I saw my daughter’s eyes light up when she saw what was in the box. It was like someone flipped a switch and the world got brighter.”
– Keisha J., Parent
Thank you to our partners and sponsors.
If you are interested in partnering with us, please contact Candace Kantz at
president@theandreweffect.org
