Toys for Tots

Why Children Are Inspiring Social Movements

Nancy Gofus | Posted 06.02.2012

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While it's obvious why these extreme acts of kindness tug at heartstrings around the world, I can't help wonder why these kids are thinking about social issues at such a young age.

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Watching the Bowl Championship Series? Give Money to Your Favorite Charity at the Same Time!

Bill_Robinson | Posted 02.21.2012

Read More: Bowl Championship Series, Internet Giving, Charitable Giving, Micro-Donations, Snoball, Toys for Tots, Special Olympics, Communities in Schools, Boy's & Girl's Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Operation Gratitude, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Impact News

There's a new high-tech start-up in Austin, Texas, called that has a different twist: empowering 'micro-donations' over the Internet while also tying in those donations to a fan's sports, entertainment or even routine (think a Starbucks in the morning) passions.

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Anonymous $25,000 Donation Helps Toys For Tots Recover From Theft

Posted 12.20.2011

Read More: Chicago Toys for Tots, Holidays, Video, Toys for Tots Money Stolen, Christmas, Toys for Tots, Toys for Tots Money Embezzled, Toys for Tots Robbed, Chicago News

Updated story It had looked as though thousands of underprivileged Chicago kids expecting presents from Toys for Tots this season were going to be ...

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Toys, Food, Money - Donations Down All Around

Posted 12.21.2011

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Though a recent American Red Cross survey found that donors plan to cut back on gifts, not charity this holiday season, several major nonprofits have ...

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Michelle Obama To Donate To Toys For Tots

AP | BRETT ZONGKER | Posted 02.15.2012

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WASHINGTON -- Michelle Obama is urging people to give to charities for the holiday season as she brought more than 800 gifts Friday from White House s...

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Escort Offers Johns 'Toys For Tots' Discount

HuffingtonPost.com | David Lohr | Posted 12.15.2011

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Competition has spiked among retailers this holiday season, and the sex industry is no exception. A Texas escort is trying to beat the competition by ...

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Top Ways To Volunteer, Donate To Charity This Holiday

Posted 12.15.2011

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As you continue to cross presents off your holiday shopping list, remember those who are need of your time and generosity, but may not be able to ask ...

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Marines and Toys for Tots: A History

Beth Crumley | Posted 02.08.2012

Read More: Holidays, Marines, Toys for Tots, Volunteering, Charity, US Marines, Video, Impact News

These are difficult economic times for many, and there are far too many children who will do without this holiday season. During this magical time of year, please be generous.

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Making A Difference: The World of Giving -- Be a Santa Helper

Lisa M. Dietlin | Posted 02.07.2012

Read More: Philanthropy, Letters to Santa, Volunteering, Charity, Making a Difference, Holiday Gifts, Macy's, Holiday Giving, Giving Tree, Usps, Volunteering During Holidays, Toys for Tots, Impact News

Christmas is a magic time for most kids and many others in our community. Let's work together to insure it is a magic time for all kids young and old. Remember, you can make a difference (M.A.D.)!

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Black Friday, Cyber Monday Alternative: Charities That Stretch Your Dollar The Most

Posted 01.23.2012

These charities will make your money multiply! This Black Friday or Cyber Monday, make your dollars count. Our top picks of charities that, for exampl...

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WATCH: World's Largest Lego Santa Yoda Constructed In Union Square

Aaron Sankin | Posted 11.22.2011

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On a recent episode of NBC's hopefully-not-cancelled almost hit show "Community", a professor who spent the last few decades in maximum security pris...

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The Faithful Shopper: Fixing the Feast and Giving Thanks

Faith Hope Consolo | Posted 01.15.2012

Read More: Lord & Taylor, Toys R US, Thanksgiving, Gene Pressman, Happy Shopping, Toys for Tots, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Holiday Season, Travel, Jim's Shoe Repair, Grand Central Terminal, Ferragamo, Holiday Headquarters, Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Superior Leather, FAO Schwarz, Madame Paulette, Tailoring, Toys, July 4th Fireworks, Bergdorf Goodman, Dry-Aged Steaks, Third Avenue, Dorian's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Daniel Boulud, Rosedale Fish Market, Lady M, Jean-Christophe Le Picard, Lobel's, Feast & Fetes, Dorian's Seafood Market, Barneys, New York News

With that most wonderful and most American holiday of all just about upon us, it seems right to show appreciation for the stores who can help supply or enhance our feast.

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Jesus Never Asked if the Poor Were Deserving

Pat LaMarche | Posted 12.29.2011

Read More: Super Committee, Poverty, Homelessness, Christmas, Jesus, US Marines, Head Start, Toys for Tots, Tanf, Salvation Army, Holidays Canada, Politics News

Ironically at this time of year and in the name of Jesus Christ, folks who otherwise point fingers seem to drop the accusations and pick up their check books.

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Vogue For Tots Event Tonight With Mondo Guerra

Posted 05.25.2011

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Mondo Guerra, a past "Project Runway" contestant is hosting, judging and styling a special Vogue-off event Thursday night at Berlin. Vogue for Tots ...

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Storm Troopers Get Ready To Invade Comic-Con

AP | SANDY COHEN | Posted 05.25.2011

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LOS ANGELES — On the outside, they all look the same: White armor, white helmets, black blaster rifles. Imperial soldiers from a galaxy far, far...

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Strip Club Accepting Toys In Exchange For Lap Dances (PHOTO)

Posted 05.25.2011

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Come to help children in need, stay for the...nudity. According to their sign, Market Street Cinema (aka a San Francisco strip club) is currently offe...

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Michelle Obama & Toys For Tots: First Lady Delivers 500 Toys

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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QUANTICO, Va. — First lady Michelle Obama is appealing for donations of toys for older children for the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots pro...

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Shaq Teams With Toys For Tots To Bring Holiday Cheer

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Holiday, Charity, Toys for Tots, Children, Holiday Gifts, Toys R US, Donations, Shaquille O'Neal, Giving, Gifts, Holiday News, Impact News

Shaq-A-Claus is coming to town. That's right, NBA champion Shaquille O'Neal is teaming up with Toys R Us as the spokesman of the annual Marine Corps' ...

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Foreclosing Of A Dream

Ryan McDermott | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Foreclosure, Toys for Tots, Holiday Season, Charity, Homelessness, Home Foreclosures, The Giving Life, Healthy Living News

Helping a new generation achieve their dreams begins with strong families bound together through special experiences. That is why holidays are so vitally important.

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Toys For Tots Facing Huge Shortfall

Chicago Sun-Times | Kara Spak | Posted 05.25.2011

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Santa Claus might not be visiting thousands of Chicago's poorest children this Christmas. The Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program has gotten signific...

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