Holiday Toy Drive & Giving Season is Upon Us

IST Gives Back

As we enter yet another magical holiday season, IST Gives Back is inspired to celebrate the end of another successful year of service, business, and partnerships. This season is a time to slow down, reflect, and be grateful. With plenty of work deadlines, news notifications, and shopping to-do lists, it remains crucial to slow down and spend time with friends, colleagues, or loved ones. What better way than giving back to those in need with some holiday cheer?   


October 1st to December 15th ...... IST will be collecting toys for our Holiday Toy Drive at corporate. All collections will go to the MUST Ministries Christmas Toy Shop. The Toy Shop helps families experience the joy of the holidays without the burden of cost. During this holiday season, parents can personally shop for toys and gifts for their children, allowing them the personalized experience of picking the perfect gifts for their families. Because of the MUST Toy Shop and the thousands of donations they receive, over 6,000 children will experience joy on Christmas morning. 


  • The Halidom Eatery will be accepting gifts for donations at the annual Christmas party on December 11th 
  • Purchase gifts directly online via MUST’s Toy Shop Wishlist. 
  • Contact IST’s Events team to ship collected toys to Corporate. 


Each year various corporate teams volunteer at MUST’s Toy Shop. These employees get the chance to see the behind the scenes of the holiday magic as personal shoppers, assisting parents with their holiday wish lists. 

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IST and MUST Ministries: A Continued Partnership 


Beyond the Toy Shop, IST's partnership with MUST extends throughout the calendar year. 


We continue to donate Chromebook laptops monthly. This provides students with access to education and parents with the tools to find employment and access online resources. 

 

  • 180+ laptops donated in 2024 
  • 110+ laptops donated in 2025 
  • 122+ laptops donated in 2026 

 

Each thank-you letter we receive from Hope House students reminds us that our efforts matter, and that opportunity begins with access. 


Thank You to our IST Family 


The work we do at IST Management is about more than business, it’s about people. It’s about leading with integrity, compassion, and understanding that our success is measured by the difference we make in the lives of others. 


To everyone who participated, donated, or volunteered with IST Gives Back this year, thank you. As we continue to grow, I hope we carry this same spirit of service into the new year. 


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