transit honor guard holiday TOY DRIVE december 19, 2025 | garden of light academy, north miami

Over 40 children received toys and/or bikes

The event was supported by Hope Advancement Inc., the Old School Car Club, and Illinois Speaker of the House Chris Welch.

15 of 23 Honor Guard members volunteered using vacation or banked holiday time

Families at Garden of Light Academy expressed deep gratitude, with parents moved by both the generosity and the impact of the gifts.

Donations came primarily from Central and Northeast Division bus operators & maintenance staff, ADDITIONAL DONATIONS PROVIDED BY Coral Way Division BUS OPERATORS

Guided by the core values of professionalism, unity, and integrity, the Transit Honor Guard believes community is central to transportation.

The group proudly volunteers on personal time to give back and plans to make the toy drive one of many annual community service efforts moving forward.