Whitehouse and Waterville collected a total of 2,935 toys for children in need this holiday season!

Thanks to the generosity of both communities, we were able to collect a total of 2,935 toys for the 2025 Holiday Cheer Toy Drive Competition!

From November 12 through December 10, each municipality did their best to collect the most toys for children in need this holiday season. In the end, after a VERY close competition, the City of Waterville collected 1,351 toys, and the Village of Whitehouse collected 1,584 toys – making a Grand Total of 2,935 Toys! We continue to be amazed at the generous donations made by our community members, and we can’t thank them enough. NONE of this would have been possible without their kindness. They have helped bring happiness to MANY children this holiday season!

Pictured here, Whitehouse Mayor Richard Bingham is joined with Waterville Mayor Tim Pedro. Whitehouse will retain the GOLDEN TEDDY BEAR (and bragging rights) until next year’s competition!