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Source: eHow Culture & Society Editor

How to Get Involved With Toys for Tots

Nov 27, 2009
Toys for Tots is a community-action program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and dedicated to distributing toys to needy children nationwide.

The annual Toys for Tots campaign was initiated by reservist Major William Hendricks as a pilot program in 1947 and official adopted by the Marine Corps the next year. It was firmly established as a nationwide public affairs project by 1953.

Take Action This Christmas

Step1
Donate new, unwrapped toys to your local U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Unit, or drop them off at a local business that has volunteered to collect them. Our Toy Crazy stores in Brentwood and Malibu are drop off locations.

Step2
Order new toys online with us and we'll deliver them to Toys for Tots.

Step3
Contribute your time and services to the cause by coordinating collection sites at your workplace or a nearby warehouse or providing transportation services or media exposure.

Step4
Donate money by sending a check to -
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, P.O. Box 1947, Marine Corps Base, Quantico, VA 22134.
Find your local campaign and toy drop of center at http://www.toysfortots.org/default.asp.

Year-Round

Step1
Sponsor or initiate fund-raising events such as walkathons, golf tournaments and car washes that are held throughout the year.

Step2
Look for discounts and rebates that benefit both you and Toys for Tots.