Do you want to brighten the Christmas season for a child or two in Michigan? If so, consider giving to the Michigan Toys for Tots program this holiday season. The program is designed to assist those in need so that they can enjoy the holiday season through the generous donations from the community where they reside.
Giving to Toys for Tots in Michigan
The Marine Toys for Tots collects unwrapped, new toys for needy children. They collect them during the last three months of the year to have them ready to distribute mainly in communities with Marine Corps Reserve Units or Marine Corps League Detachments for the holidays. If a community has a group or nonprofit that is authorized by the organization to run a Toys for Tots campaign, toys may be collected and distributed there as well. If you have a business, you can make it a Toys for Tots drop-off location. To explore this option, simply visit the information page at the Toys for Tots website. The first step in the process is to contact a local coordinator who will be able to help you with the process.
Finding Donation Centers
If you live in Michigan, there are several opportunities for giving to Toys for Tots. To find the nearest toy donation center to your home, visit the Toys for Tots Search Page. Select Michigan from the drop-down list and then search by county or choose the "Locate Campaigns on a Map" button to search by zip code. You'll get the name or names of the coordinators, e-mail addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers.
If you can't find a location close to your home, consider donating money online. You can make it a recurring gift or just donate once. You can also donate in honor of someone special or in memory of a loved one.
Michigan Toys for Tots By County
Counties in Michigan that have Toys for Tots locations include, but are not limited to:
- Alcona
- Allegan
- Bay
- Branch
- Cass
- Clinton
- Dickinson
- Eaton
- Hillsdale
- Iron
- Jackson
- Kent
- Livingston
- Mason
- Newaygo
- Ottawa
- Sanilac
- Tuscola
- Wexford
Counties in Michigan Without Toys for Tots
Some counties in Michigan are currently not served by Toys for Tots programs including:
- Alger
- Arenac
- Barry
- Cheboygan
- Chippewa
- Delta
- Gladwin
- Gogebic
- Lake
- Luce
- Mackinac
- Manistee
- Mecosta
- Menominee
- Osceola
- Oscoda
- Presque Isle
- Schoolcraft
Michigan Specific Websites
Though you can go to the general Toys for Tots website to find the Michigan locations closest to you for donations, plus the contact information for coordinators when it comes to requesting toys or finding out how to make your business a drop-off center, some areas have their own sites. Michigan Toys for Tots' websites to check out include:
Signing up for Michigan Toys for Tots
Don't forget to sign up a family if you feel that they're in need. This is one of the most important ways to make a difference in the life of a family in your community. If you want to sign your family up to receive gifts, choose the Toys for Tots campaign in your area then click the "Request a Toy" tab to learn where you can find applications.
Make The Holidays Happy
If you live in Michigan and want to make sure the kids of your community have a Merry Christmas thanks to new, unwrapped toys, spread the word. Donate toys at the designated drop-off areas or simply donate money. Want to be more involved? Contact the closest coordinator to where you live or work and find out more about what you can do to help the Toys for Tots organization. Then watch as the children grow up and hopefully become upstanding citizens in the community, giving back when they get the chance.
