Caring Causes - Marine Toys for Tots Kickoff

 The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is celebrating its 76^th year of delivering hope to children in need across the Nation.  U.S. Marines and volunteers will be conducting over 850 local toy collection and distribution campaigns in all 50 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands.  This year, Toys for Tots will highlight our extraordinary Reserve Marines and community volunteers, past and present, as well as showcase the incredible effort from communities across the Nation enabling Toys for Tots to support over 291 million economically disadvantaged children.

Marines and volunteers engaging with local businesses, media and individuals within their communities collecting new, unwrapped toys and distributing those gifts to disadvantaged children allowing them to experience the joy of Christmas or any celebrated holiday. 

Toys for Tots is conducting toy drives in more than 850 local chapters in communities throughout the Nation through December 25th. Find a local Toys for Tots chapter near you by visiting our website at www.toysfortots.org. 

It is estimated that 41% of America’s children live at or below the poverty level. The mission of Marine Toys for Tots is to bring the joy of Christmas to disadvantaged children with the goal of delivering a message of hope that will inspire youngsters to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens. Now, in Toys for Tots’ 76^th year, we are asking our supporters of the Program to help us achieve another record-breaking year. It is our goal to deliver the magic of the holidays to every family seeking holiday help from Toys for Tots. 

About Marine Toys for Tots

Toys for Tots, a 76-year National charitable Program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, provides year-round joy, comfort, and hope to less fortunate children across the Nation through the gift of a new toy or book. The impact of these toys and books offers disadvantaged children recognition, confidence, and a positive memory for a lifetime.  It is such experiences that help children become responsible citizens and caring members of their community.  Since 1947, the Program has evolved and grown exponentially having delivered hope and the magic of Christmas to over 291 million less fortunate children. Because the need isn’t just at Christmastime, the Toys for Tots Program also provides support year-round to families experiencing challenges and exceptional circumstances, thus fulfilling the hopes and dream of millions of less fortunate children beyond the holidays.  The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is a not-for-profit organization authorized by the U.S. Marine Corps and the Department of Defense to provide fundraising and other necessary support for the annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.  For more information, visit www.toysfortots.org.