What kid doesn't love a toy car?

If you have extra diecast cars in new or nearly new condition and they're just sitting in boxes, bins, or on shelves, you can give them a greater purpose.

My name is Mark Weber and when I'm not writing songs (which you can hear on this website) I’m collecting new and nearly new toy cars for children who may otherwise have or ever receive very little or nothing at all.

Through Eastern Hills Church and Operation Christmas Child, donated cars are placed in gift-filled shoeboxes sent to children around the world. Other cars may support local children’s outreach and community projects in the Buffalo, NY area.

To us, a diecast car may seem small. But to a child who has almost nothing, it can become a treasured possession—something to race across the floor, carry in a pocket, and enjoy for years.

The toy brings happiness, but the mission goes even deeper. Each Operation Christmas Child shoebox also creates an opportunity for a child to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ: that God created them, loves them, and offers hope even when life feels hopeless.

You don’t have to sort or prepare the cars. My young “pit crew”—Judah and Josiah—and I will take care of that. Cars may be unopened or gently used, as long as they are clean, complete, and in good condition.

If you're like me, you have a lot of cars. But what can we do with them? Share them. Give them away. Spread some joy! 

Please box up your extra diecast cars and send them to:

Eastern Hills Church
8445 Greiner Road
Buffalo, NY 14221
Attn: M. Weber