Through the holidays, Ten Dollar Tuesday is devoted to spotlighting a worthy charity. What does this have to do with shopping for things bargains that cost less than $10, you ask? Everything – the idea is making the most of our money.
If 10 readers of The Shopping Mama give $10, that’s a $100 donation. That more of you that give, the more impact we can have. $10 can add up quickly and be incredibly meaningful to charities and the families they benefit.
Toys for Tots
Toys for Tots is probably one of the most well known charities, particularly around the holidays. Annual Toys for Tots campaigns collect unopened toys and gifts with the goal of providing a present for every child to open Christmas morning.
Over the 62 years of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program, Marines have distributed more than 400 million toys to more than 188 million needy children. This charitable endeavor has made U. S. Marines the unchallenged leader in looking after less fortunate children at Christmas.
But, what really touches me about Toys for Tots was looking into the way it is actually run and organized. Founded in 1947 by a group of Marine Reservists, Toys for Tots is still managed by the Marines! My local Toys for Tots is organized by Lima co 3D Battalion, 25TH Marine, a company that gained attention as the hardest hit combat unit of the Iraq war. The generosity and kindness of the Marines, and particularly Lima Company, to operate an incredibly successful toy drive for children is remarkable.
Donate! Participate in $10 Tuesday by making an online donation to Toys for Toys today. You can also search for your local Toys for Tots campaign and find a toy drop to donate a toy!
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