MISSION:
The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys
for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and
December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less
fortunate children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.
GOAL:
The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver,
through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters
that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens.
OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of Toys for Tots are to help less
fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of
Christmas; to play an active role in the development of one of our nation’s
most valuable resources – our children; to unite all members of local communities
in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection
and distribution campaign; and to contribute to better communities in the
future.
ACTIVITIES:
The principal Toys for Tots activity which takes
place each year is the collection and distribution of toys in the communities
in which a Marine Corps Reserve Unit is located. In communities without a
Reserve Unit, the campaign can be conducted by a Marine Corps League Detachment
or group of men and women, generally veteran Marines, authorized by Marine Toys
for Tots Foundation to conduct a local Toys for Tots campaign. Local Toys for
Tots Campaign Coordinators conduct an array of activities throughout the year,
which include golf tournaments, foot races, bicycle races and other voluntary
events designed to increase interest in Toys for Tots, and concurrently
generate toys and monetary donations.