Marine Toys for Tots Foundation

 Every child deserves the chance to learn and grow their minds through books. Just imagine the smiles on children’s faces when they receive a book, open it excitedly, and turn the first page…then another…then another. Their imagination will soar! These young readers will become our future leaders! That’s the power of your contribution, today. Donate now and empower young minds! Click here to donate: Marine Toys for Tots #LiteracyForAll #ChangeTheStory #OperationTurnthePage

In a collaborative effort between Children's Social Services and the New Horizons Children's Ministry team, underprivileged children in the local Tucson, AZ community received bookbags filled with school supplies, thanks to Toys for Tots!   "We, the New Horizons Children’s Ministry team, want to thank Toy for Tots for generously providing 30 backpacks filled with supplies to help with our Back to School event that took place on Sunday August 11, 2024," said a New Horizons Children's Ministry team representative.  "These backpacks were a tremendous help to our low-income families who had struggled to find backpacks and the necessary school supplies needed for the school year. With the year already in swing for most our children, it seemed near impossible for them to obtain the necessary supplies needed for academic success. But, with the generous donation from Toys for Tots, along with donations from the community, our children and families were able to go from the absolute bare minimum at the beginning of the year to being more than prepared for the rest school year! We thank everyone who came and supported not only our church, New Horizons Temple, but also our children."

Our Youth Ambassador Program recognizes extraordinary youths who have gone above and beyond in their communities to help those less fortunate than themselves. Last month, several of our Youth Ambassadors attended a summer leadership camp in Pennsylvania that incorporated thought-provoking and problem-solving activities, adventures, and team building! Take a look at some of our favorite moments!

#DYK the last week of August each year is Be Kind to Humankind Week? Marine Toys for Tots strives to be kind to humankind through our #YearRoundForceforGood programs that support children whose families continue to face economic hardships. Let’s all strive to be a force-for-good – not just this week, but EVERY week!

Looks like Gunny Bear has traded his favorite book for a fishing rod this weekend! 🎣📚 He’s now on a mission to catch the biggest fish in the lake, or at least the biggest story to tell his friends. 😆🐟 What’s on your weekend agenda -- tell us in the comments below! 

#FactFriday Since 2008, the Toys for Tots Literacy Program has distributed over 57 million books to disadvantaged children! 📚 Help us support children’s literacy and deliver millions more books by donating today! Click the link to donate: Marine Toys for Tots Literacy Program

Toys for Tots’ mission is to be a year-round force for good for underprivileged children – because needs aren’t seasonal. This #ThankfulThursday, we want to say ‘Thank You’ to our generous donors, supporters, Coordinators, and volunteers who have kept their “Secret Santa” hats on throughout the year. Donations, distributions, conversations, and collaborative efforts allow our mission to grow even stronger – bringing hope and emotional relief to even more children in need every year. THANK YOU for keeping the holiday magic alive beyond Christmastime! 🎁✨ #ThankYou #Support #YearRoundMagic

🎉 We're gearing up for an epic race! Just 11 days until Austin Dillon and the No. 3 Toys for Tots Chevrolet head to Darlington. Don't miss the opportunity to provide hope for underprivileged children! Together, let's make a difference and bring smiles to children's faces. 🎉 🌟 #ExcitementBuilds #DriveChange #DarlingtonRace #ToysForTots #DriveHopewithAustin

“We just want to bring a little joy in a little moment so that the kid can be a kid.” The second annual Stock the Bock was a drive-through event that distributed toys, books, and other gifts – provided by Toys for Tots – to 4,500 local children in need in Alexandria, VA. Read more on this story here: https://lnkd.in/ei-t5Jui

Reading is the foundation for future success. Yet, sadly, 33% of America’s fourth graders can’t read at a basic level!   Through our Operation Turn the Page campaign, Toys for Tots is on a mission to provide disadvantaged children with books and other educational resources to ensure they have what it takes to succeed … so they can turn the page on poverty! Click here to donate today: Marine Toys for Tots #TurnthePage #Books #LiteracyforAll