The Toys
for Tots Program originated in 1947 when a group of Marine Reservists
collected and distributed five thousand holiday toys to needy children
in Los Angeles. Since then, the program has become a nationally
recognized charity, making more than one-hundred-eighty million
underprivileged children smile on Christmas Day.

To donate to
The Toys for Tots Program, drop off a new, unwrapped toy at any
Massachusetts State Police Barracks, Boston Fire Department, Toys "R"
Us, or Babies "R" Us. For alternate drop off locations, or to make an
online donation, visit the charities website at Toysfortots.org.

If
you'd like your donation to help a family in the area, Toys for Local
Children, (TLC) is a Somerville based charity that supports local
families. Bring your unwrapped toys to the Somerville Fire Station, the
Boston Sports Club in Davis Square, East Cambridge Savings Bank on
Highland Avenue, or any of the City of Somerville Municipal Buildings.
If you'd rather make a monetary donation, checks should be made payable
to Toys for Local Children, and sent to TLC – P.O. Box 45406
Somerville, MA 02145. For more information, go to
www.toysforlocalchildren.org.

Are you a parent that would like
to receive gifts for your children? Fill out an application form online
by December 12th for TLC. To work with the Toys for Tots Program, get
in touch with your social worker or Pastor, and keep in mind their
deadline of December 4th.