Aetheria Aesthetics & Wellness
Aetheria Gives Back: Holiday Toy Drive
Bringing holiday joy to local families, from the North Hills to neighborhoods across Pittsburgh.
At Aetheria Aesthetics & Wellness, we believe that confidence and care don't stop at our treatment room door. As a small, family-owned medical aesthetics practice in the North Hills, we're committed to showing up for our neighbors, especially during the holidays.
This Christmas season, we're honored to serve as a Batch-A-Toys donation site in partnership with the Best of the Batch Foundation, founded by former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch. Together, we're helping to brighten the holidays for local children and families across the Pittsburgh region by collecting toys that are delivered directly to the Best of the Batch Foundation.
Drop-Off Locations
We're collecting toys at:
- Aetheria Aesthetics & Wellness
Sola Salon, Unit 4B, Ross Park Mall (our treatment suite) - Toy Drop-Off Location
Sola Salon, Unit 6, Ross Park Mall (dedicated toy collection space)
Toys are collected in Unit 6. Stop by Unit 4B if you'd like to say hello or learn more about the drive while you're at Ross Park Mall.
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Lifelong Pittsburghers Melissa and Brian are proud to support Batch-A-Toys from Ross Park Mall.
Why Giving Back Matters to Us
We live where we work. We shop the same stores at Ross Park Mall, sit in the same North Hills traffic, and cheer for the same Pittsburgh teams. Aetheria is part of this community. As lifelong Pittsburghers, we feel a deep responsibility to care for the people and neighborhoods that shaped us.
The holidays are a powerful reminder that while some families are planning gifts and gatherings, others are quietly worried about how to provide even the basics. For us, Christmas is the perfect time to pause, look around, and ask: “Who can we help?”
Partnering with Batch-A-Toys allows us to combine what we do best (creating a welcoming, calming space) with the joy of giving back. We want our patients and neighbors to feel uplifted when they come to Aetheria, and that includes knowing their support extends beyond our walls.
Our Holiday Focus
- Support local children and families in need
- Encourage generosity across the North Hills
- Use our platform to amplify a trusted local foundation
- Model community care as a family-owned business
Partnering with the Best of the Batch Foundation
This year, we chose to support the Best of the Batch Foundation because their mission closely aligns with ours: uplifting local families through consistency, care, and meaningful support.
Their annual Batch-A-Toys program is a community-wide holiday toy drive that provides toys, essentials, and holiday cheer to families throughout the Pittsburgh region, led by fellow lifelong Pittsburgher Charlie Batch and his team. By serving as a donation site, we're helping to channel the generosity of the North Hills into an established, trusted program that directly benefits our neighbors.
Aetheria Aesthetics & Wellness is a for-profit medical aesthetics practice and is not a charity or nonprofit organization. There is no financial relationship between Aetheria and the Best of the Batch Foundation. We simply choose to use our space and voice to support the community we love by serving as a voluntary toy collection site for Batch-A-Toys; all donated toys and funds go directly to the Best of the Batch Foundation.
A Special Thank You to Sola Salon
We are incredibly grateful to Sola Salon at Ross Park Mall for being such a strong partner in this effort.
Sola Salon has generously donated the use of Unit 6 as an additional toy collection space, making it even easier for our community to drop off donations.
Their support allows us to expand our impact and welcome even more toys and gifts for local families.
Holiday Drive Timeline
Our toy drive begins December 1st and the final collection day is December 22nd. We recommend donating as early as possible so the Batch-A-Toys team can wrap and organize gifts for delivery.
Find Us at Ross Park Mall
You'll find Aetheria Aesthetics & Wellness in Sola Salon Unit 4B. Toy drop-offs are collected in Unit 6.
Sola Salon is located on the exterior, lower level side of Ross Park Mall near Dick's Sporting Goods. It is not accessible from inside the main mall; please use the outside entrance closest to Dick's to reach Units 4B and 6.
Collection & Business Hours
Our collection hours for Batch-A-Toys and our regular business hours are listed below. Hours may vary during the holiday season.
Toy Collection Hours (Unit 6)
- Monday: 5 to 8 PM
- Tuesday: 5 to 8 PM
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 5 to 8 PM
- Friday: 5 to 8 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Holiday Drop-Off Hours (Unit 4B)
- Monday: 5 to 8 PM
- Tuesday: 5 to 8 PM
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 5 to 8 PM
- Friday: 5 to 8 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM
- Sunday: Closed
How to Donate at Aetheria & Sola Salon, Ross Park Mall
- Purchase a New, Unwrapped Toy
Choose a brand new, unwrapped toy or gift suitable for a child or teen. Think fun, creative, and uplifting.
- Bring It to Ross Park Mall
Drop off your toy at:
- Aetheria Aesthetics & Wellness, Sola Salon Unit 4B
Our main treatment suite and donor drop-off. - Sola Salon Unit 6
Dedicated Batch-A-Toys collection space, generously provided by Sola Salon.
- Aetheria Aesthetics & Wellness, Sola Salon Unit 4B
- Spread the Word
Tell your friends, family, and coworkers. Take a photo with our donation area (if you'd like), tag us, and help us inspire others to give.
Every toy adds up. Together, we can help ensure more kids across the North Hills and greater Pittsburgh wake up to a brighter Christmas morning.
Aetheria Aesthetics & Wellness is simply helping collect toys on behalf of the Best of the Batch Foundation. All donations are processed and distributed by the foundation.
Get Involved
Individuals, families, and local businesses are all welcome. We'd love to partner with you in making this holiday season special for our community.
Share how you'd like to participate:
- Organize a toy collection at your workplace or organization
- Volunteer to help with promotion or coordination
- Collaborate on a special North Hills initiative
We'll follow up with details and ideas on how we can make the most impact together.
A Call to North Hills & Pittsburgh Businesses
We're inviting other North Hills and Pittsburgh-area businesses to join us in supporting Batch-A-Toys this season. As local business owners and leaders, we have the opportunity to model generosity and community care.
Here are a few ways your business can help:
- Promote the drive to your staff and customers and direct them to drop off toys at Unit 4B or Unit 6 in Sola Salon.
- Host an internal toy collection and deliver everything together as a team.
- Match donations from employees or set a team goal for the number of toys collected.
- Collaborate on joint campaigns to spotlight local giving across social media and in-store signage.
If you're interested in getting involved or collaborating, please reach out. We'd be happy to connect and explore ways to make a bigger impact together.
Lead by Example
As small, family-owned businesses, we're uniquely positioned to show what it looks like to care for our neighbors.
Let's work together to make the North Hills and Pittsburgh shine a little brighter this Christmas.
Bring a Toy. Share the Joy.
Drop off a new, unwrapped toy at Sola Salon Unit 6 in Ross Park Mall (our dedicated Batch-A-Toys collection space), visit us in Unit 4B, follow @AetheriaAesthetics on Instagram, and help us support local families this Christmas.
Get InvolvedFrequently Asked Questions
Where do I drop off toys?
Toys are collected in Sola Salon Unit 6 at Ross Park Mall, which serves as our dedicated Batch-A-Toys collection space. You're also welcome to stop by Unit 4B to say hello or learn more about the drive.
What kind of toys can I donate?
Please bring new, unwrapped toys or gifts suitable for children and teens. Think fun, creative, and uplifting items. Used or wrapped toys can't be accepted.
What are the collection dates?
Our toy drive runs from December 1st through December 22nd. Donating early gives the Batch-A-Toys team more time to wrap and organize gifts for families.
Is Aetheria Aesthetics & Wellness a charity?
No. Aetheria Aesthetics & Wellness is a for-profit medical aesthetics practice. We are volunteering as a toy collection site for the Best of the Batch Foundation's Batch-A-Toys program. All donated toys and funds go directly to the foundation.
How else can I get involved?
You can organize a toy collection at your workplace or organization, help spread the word on social media, or collaborate on a community initiative. Reach out through our contact page and Melissa will follow up with you personally.