Toys For Tots
Toys For Tots
For over 30 years, the Marine Corps Reserve and several amazing organizations have partnered with the Toys for Tots program with the mission to distribute new toys, books and other gifts to Dane County families in need – so that everyone may experience the joy of the season. This year marks United Way of Dane County’s sixth year of partnership with the Marine Corps Reserve helping them determine which families are most in need.
Host a Toys for Tots Donation Drive
Help bring joy to local children and families in need by hosting a United Way Toys for Tots Donation Drive this holiday season! United Way is here to help and will provide toy boxes, an Amazon Wish List, posters and a marketing toolkit to help boost your drive. If interested, please complete this toy drive request form. Request forms are due by November 2.
Toy box distribution dates: November 9-13
Toy drive collection dates: December 7-11
If you have any questions, please email volunteer@uwdc.org
Your Impact
As the economy changes, the needs in our community continue to grow. Participate in a United Way Toys for Tots Donation Drive to help support local children in Dane County who otherwise would not receive the comfort, joy and kindness of gifts during the holiday season. Every donation counts! Children shouldn’t have to wonder why they didn’t receive a gift this holiday season or feel confusion, embarrassment and heartache during a time meant to instill warmth, positivity and community.
How to Get Involved
Donate a Toy on Our Amazon Wish List
Can’t host a drive? No problem! Help make a child’s holiday a little brighter by donating toys/items for older children 9-14 years old using our Amazon Wish List. Purchasing one of these gifts is extra special as items for preteens are often overlooked in donation drives. You have the power to make a difference in a child’s life today. All items ordered from this list will be sent directly to United Way of Dane County.
Volunteer – Toys for Tots Sorting & Packing Opportunities
Want to be part of making holiday magic for families in need? Help out by volunteering for a Toys for Tots shift with United Way of Dane County. All volunteers must register through www.VolunteerYourTime.org to participate. Public volunteer shifts registration opens in November.