
“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give."
-Winston Churchill
Gather Gives Back
#GatherGivesBack is important to us at Gather Group & Co because it’s our way of saying thank you to the community that has supported us from the very beginning. When Gather Group & Co was founded, we had a vision of creating a space where people could come together to connect and share their passions. That vision would not have been possible without the support of our friends, family, and neighbors. That’s why giving back is such an important part of who we are. Whether it’s through our annual Toy Drive or our partnership with other local groups, #GatherGivesBack is our way of showing the community that we care. We’re grateful for the support we’ve received, and #GatherGivesBack is our way of giving something back.
Thank you for supporting us!
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#GatherGivesBack 2023 is HERE!
The 2023 #GatherGivesBack Annual Toy Drive hosted by Gather Group & Co is back, and we couldn’t be more excited! Once again, we are partnering with the United States Veterans Corps, and Toys for Lil Troops to collect new, unwrapped toys specifically for children of low-income and deployed troops. We will collect donations of toys from the beginning of November through the beginning of December, and cap our Toy Drive off with our annual #GatherGivesBack Holiday Toy Drive & Jeep Convoy where we make one final push for toy donations, and embark on a holiday convoy filled with Jeeps and other vehicles decorated in holiday lights through Wake Forest neighborhoods to spread holiday cheer to children and families.
Gather Group & Co is committed to giving back to the community, and our annual toy drive is just one way that we hope to help make a difference.
If you would like to help support the #GatherGivesBack initiative or our Annual Toy Drive please feel free to reach out. If you’re interested in being a Bin Collection location at your brick-and-mortar business, volunteering either with our convoy or dropping off/collecting toy bins, and being a sponsor to help with the growing costs of this event, select any of the options below to fill out the interest form and we’ll be in touch ASAP. Thank you so much for yout interest in how to be involved!
I'm interested in being a Bin Location
Attention brick and mortar businesses! Would you like to be a beacon of hope and joy this holiday season? We’re searching for local businesses to serve as toy drop-off locations for the 2023 #GatherGivesBack Toy Drive & Holiday Convoy. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back and drive traffic to your store. If you’re interested in partnering with us for this heartwarming cause, please reach out. Let’s spread the holiday spirit together!
I'm interested in Volunteering
Calling all big-hearted Volunteers for the 2023 #GatherGivesBack Toy Drive & Holiday Convoy! If you’re passionate about spreading holiday cheer and making a difference in our community, we need YOU. Join us in brightening this festive season for those in need. Complete our Volunteer Interest Form to let us know you’re interested in helping, and let’s create magical moments together!
I'm interested in being a Business Sponsor
If your business would like to be one of our gracious Business Sponsors for this year’s #GatherGivesBack Toy Drive, please fill out our Business Sponsor Form to let us know.
* This is for businesses looking to support the 2023 #GatherGivesBack Toy Drive & Holiday Convoy. The $200 donation will include your name and logo linked to your website on our website, as well as listed and thanked on print material at the Holiday Convoy, capping off the 2023 #GatherGivesBack Toy Drive.
I'm interested in being a Supporting Friend
If you are a single individual or family that would like to be one of our Supporting Friends for the 2023 #GatherGivesBack Toy Drive & Holiday Convoy, please fill out our Supporting Friend Form to let us know.
*This is for non-business supporters. The $50 donation will have your name or families name listed, and thanked on our website.
2023 #GatherGivesBack Convoy Information
Thank you for joining us!
Please remember the following:
1) We will have police assistance with intersections to keep us together, if an intersection is not blocked, you must obey the traffic laws. We may get split up, that’s okay, follow the route until you catch back up. Don’t break the traffic laws. This is a shared road event.
2) DO NOT THROW ANYTHING FROM YOUR VEHICLE. We understand the temptation to throw ducks, candy, etc. to families watching the convoy; It will be dark, it’s not worth the risk. Anyone witnessing individuals throwing anything from a vehicle, are asked to report the license plate to us to pass on to authorities.
SAFETY WILL BE OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY
3) We encourage everyone to play radio station 95.3 so we are all playing the same holiday music however, please do not play your music excessively loud. Please be respectful of our community and neighbors.
4) Be patient, be understanding to hiccups, and HAVE FUN!
Please Share your photos using #GatherGivesBack
5) We will not be held reliable or responsible for any violations, incidents or issues that arise. YOU ARE JOINING THIS EVENT AT YOUR OWN RISK, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR VEHICLE AT ALL TIMES.
Spectators
We all LOVE to see you out enjoying seeing all of the lit up vehicles, it truly is the most enjoyable part of the convoy, HOWEVER…
PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE ROAD DURING THE CONVOY FOR ANY REASON!
PLEASE DO NOT THROW ANYTHING AT OR TO ANY OF THE VEHICLES FOR ANY REASON!
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DONATE TOYS TO ANY CONVOY PARTICIPANTS, IF YOU HAVE A TOY YOU WERE UNABLE TO BRING TO A BIN LOCATION, PLEASE REACH OUT TO US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA AND WE WILL ARRANGE A TIME TO PICK TOYS UP AFTER THE CONVOY.
A Very Special Thanks to our
Toy Bin Drop Off Locations!
3608 Rogers Branch Rd #101, Wake Forest
Brookfield Indoor Golf & Lounge
1839 S Main St Suite 412, Wake Forest
Burnt Barrel
135 W Main St, Youngsville
Camp Bow Wow
1839 S Main St, Wake Forest
Club Pilates – Chapel Hill
1800 E Franklin St. Chapel Hill
Club Pilates – Holly Springs
317 Matthews Drive, Holly Springs
Club Pilates – Midtown
2920 Sherman Oak Pl Suite 130, Raleigh
9414 Falls of Neuse Rd. Raleigh
Club Pilates – Wake Forest
1898 South Franklin Street, Suite 104
Wake Forest
Club Pilates – West Cary
1104 Parkside Main St. Cary
Club Pilates – West Raleigh
9650 Leesville Rd. Raleigh
Frabjous Catfe
12261 Capital Blvd, Wake Forest
Hartura
12239 Capital Blvd, Wake Forest
Kima Real Estate Group
881 Falcate Dr, Wake Forest
2812 Rogers Road, Wake Forest
Lonerider
1839 South Main Street, Wake Forest
Nan’s Dance
8471 Garvey Drive #109, Raleigh
Property Specific
143 Wait Ave Wake Forest
Ruff Cutts Pet Spa
Pet groomer in Youngsville
Southern Lux Living – Allison Caudle Abbott
Text 919-395-6186
The Margulies Team @ Allen Tate
9212 Falls of Neuse, Raleigh
Wake Forest Coffee Co.
156 S White St, Wake Forest
3608 Rogers Branch Rd #101, Wake Forest
Brookfield Indoor Golf & Lounge
1839 S Main St Suite 412, Wake Forest
Burnt Barrel
135 W Main St, Youngsville
Camp Bow Wow
1839 S Main St, Wake Forest
Club Pilates – Chapel Hill
1800 E Franklin St. Chapel Hill
Club Pilates – Holly Springs
317 Matthews Drive, Holly Springs
Club Pilates – Midtown
2920 Sherman Oak Pl Suite 130, Raleigh
Club Pilates – North Raleigh
9414 Falls of Neuse Rd. Raleigh
Club Pilates – Wake Forest
1898 South Franklin Street, Suite 104, Wake Forest
Club Pilates – West Cary
1104 Parkside Main St. Cary
Club Pilates – West Raleigh
9650 Leesville Rd. Raleigh
Frabjous Catfe
12261 Capital Blvd, Wake Forest
Hartura
12239 Capital Blvd, Wake Forest
Kima Real Estate Group
881 Falcate Dr, Wake Forest
Lily Maes
2812 Rogers Road, Wake Forest
Lonerider
1839 South Main Street, Wake Forest
Nan’s Dance
8471 Garvey Drive #109, Raleigh
Property Specific
143 Wait Ave Wake Forest
Ruff Cutts Pet Spa
Pet groomer in Youngsville
The Margulies Team @ Allen Tate
9212 Falls of Neuse, Raleigh
Wake Forest Coffee Co.
156 S White St, Wake Forest
Very Proudly Presented By

A Very Special Thanks to our Business Sponsors
Allison Caudle Abbott
Southern Lux Living

DC Designs
Justin Thigpen
Thigpen Ins and Fin Svcs Inc
Lowes
Henderson
Uhaul
Wake Forest
As well as,
A Very Special Thanks to our Supporting Friends
Drake
Lee
Edwards
Abby, & Molly
Nowalk
Caitlin & Taylor
Pritchett
Jonathan
Tilly
Chris, April
& Mia
Winter Song Road
All of it’s Residents
2023 #GatherGivesBack Holiday Convoy Route!
The Convy and finale of our toy drive will start at The Factory in Wake Forest on December 9th (**Please note the date change from Dec. 10th to Dec. 9th because of severe storm warnings**), with lineup/staging starting at 5pm, Drivers meeting at 6:15pm, and Departing at 6:30pm. The route will take approx. 1 hour.
Please Click the button for the route and turn by turn directions. Please note that this will open in the RunGoAPP website, and ask you to download the app. It is a free app and you DO NOT need to purchase the pro plan for the turn by turn directions.
SPECTATORS
This year we will post a link before the convoy starts that will allow you to track our progress and make sure you don’t miss a moment of all the fun! The link will be shared to our event page before the convoy starts.
You can find the event page here:
2023 #GatherGivesBack Holiday Toy Drive & Jeep Convoy
#GatherGivesBack Toy Drive & Holiday Convoy Over The Years!
Take a trip down memory lane with us as we celebrate the difference our community has helped make! Every year we try to grow, improve, and help make a bigger difference than the year before. Thank you all for helping us achieve that goal every year.