Chaz, AJ Annual Toy Drive Raises $106,411 In Cash, Toy Donations

NEW HAVEN, CT — The toy drive held by popular radio hosts Chaz and AJ held at Jordan's Furniture raised $106,411 in cash and toy donations to be distributed to local charities, it was announced.

The annual “Chaz and AJ McDermott Chevrolet & Lexus of New Haven Toy Drive” featured musical guests, local celebrities, political dignitaries, and the usual Chaz and AJ shenanigans. Listeners were encouraged to donate online or come to Jordan’s and drop off cash or an unwrapped toy.

“This is the single biggest thing we do all year,” Chaz said. “To be able to raise over $100,000 in cash and toys, and know that it is helping a child in Connecticut wake up to a better Christmas, is tremendous. Our listeners are so incredibly generous, and we couldn’t do this without them.”

The toys and cash were distributed to Boys & Girls Village, Inc., The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Central Connecticut Coast YMCA, McGivney Community Center, TEAM, Inc., and The Center for Family Justice, Inc.

“Chaz and AJ continue to prove, year after year, that local radio is alive and well. And when done correctly can truly make a difference in people’s lives,” said Connoisseur Media Vice President of Programming Keith Dakin. “I stood in Jordan’s at 5:30 a.m. with hundreds of listeners who came out to support this show and these great charities. Such a heartwarming feeling to know that we helped a little kid’s Christmas.”

Special thanks to the sponsors of this event: McDermott Chevrolet & Lexus of New Haven, Jordan’s Furniture New Haven, Art’s Television & Appliance, The Water Doctor, Pepe’s Pizza, Fairview Tree Farm, K&J Tree Service, Lincoln Tech, and Carbutti and Co.