Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity is the fund raising, funding and support organization for the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The Foundation was created at the behest of the U. S. Marine Corps and provides support in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding with the Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, who directs the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The Foundation has supported Toys for Tots since 1991.
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 needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.
NW Michigan Marine Toys for Tots serves the counties of Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Antrim, Kalkaska and Benzie.
BIG SATURDAY OF EVENTS ALL OVER NORTHERN MICHIGAN!
Saturday, December 6th, 11am to 3pm
Fill the Ectomobile – Five Below of Traverse City
Join the Cherryland Ghostbusters to fill their Ectomobile from 11am to 3pm at the Five Below in Traverse City. Featuring Cartman of Rock 105 and Cherry Capital Comic Con.
Saturday, December 6th, 10am to 3pm
Stuff a Buggy with toys - Sam's Club of Traverse City
Join the Northwest ORV Association of Traverse City at Sam's Club from 10am to 3pm in filling a ORV with toys for tots.
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Saturday, December 6th, 9am to 3pm
Stuff a DNR Truck with toys - Blain's Farm and Fleet
Join the Michigan Department of Natural Resources at Blain's Farm and Fleet in Traverse City from 9am to 3pm in filling their truck with toys.
Saturday, December 6th, 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Swingin' For The Season with NMC Jazz Bands - Milliken Auditorium
The NMC Jazz Bands are partnering with Toys for Tots for our Swingin’ For The Season concert that will leave your heart ready to leap into the Holidays! Each toy donation gives you one free addmision to concert can purchase via link.
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Toys for Tots Kickoff - Fox Collision Center
The kickoff event will be held at the Fox Collison Center in Traverese City. This will be a drive thru donation event. Limited water park passes available for those donating toys to the program. Santa will be greeting as they drop off donation. US Coast Guard will be doing a flyover at 12:45pm. Young Marines group and Two Men and Truck will be on site to pack toy donations.
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Special thanks goes out to the Coast Guard for providing us a place to sort our toys every year!
