Ok I really have been wanting to do this and after watching the secret millionaire show made me want to do it more. I wanted to get alot of people into it, and everybody can donate lets say 1 toy each, or if somebody wanted to do more then of course that would be fine too. Most toys are inexpensive, so not talking about all those expensive ones. Lets say $10-30 range on average and if anybody wants to spend more thats on them.
I was thinking of probably the ronald mcdonald house, but I also know a bunch of fire stations also donate gifts to kids on christmas so maybe one of those. Does anybody know of a specific place to give to that would be good. I would be willing to set up meeting points and pick up the toys, if anybody wants to also help out and do this then I guess we can set it up and figure out a plan. And I can drop the toys off alone or if others want to also do this that would be great. I will post a thread on all the forums to get as many people involved, and then everybody can also tell their friends and family but first trying to get all the info. But have to do it quick since christmas is getting close.
Would anybody be interested or have any suggestions?
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Denise I just posted on 08 but I would love to donate and will try and help if I can.
Also you may want to look into the Salvation Army -- it is the same concept as Kmart and Giving Trees. We do it at work.
I just did my shopping last nigt for a little girl that I chose.
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Denise I just posted on 08 but I would love to donate and will try and help if I can.
Also you may want to look into the Salvation Army -- it is the same concept as Kmart and Giving Trees. We do it at work.
I just did my shopping last nigt for a little girl that I chose.
Thank you, I will check with them. Ive been to the salvation army in astoria to volunteer before on thanksgiving day to feed the homeless, so i am sure they probably do something like this. I will be in astoria today so I am gonna check it out.
Thank you for wanting to donate . I figure once we get more people to donate, I will do pick up locations about a week or a few days before christmas to give a little bit more time for people to get the gifts. I will then post a thread with all the info
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Denise I just posted on 08 but I would love to donate and will try and help if I can.
Also you may want to look into the Salvation Army -- it is the same concept as Kmart and Giving Trees. We do it at work.
I just did my shopping last nigt for a little girl that I chose.
Thank you, I will check with them. Ive been to the salvation army in astoria to volunteer before on thanksgiving day to feed the homeless, so i am sure they probably do something like this. I will be in astoria today so I am gonna check it out.
Thank you for wanting to donate . I figure once we get more people to donate, I will do pick up locations about a week or a few days before christmas to give a little bit more time for people to get the gifts. I will then post a thread with all the info
Keep me updated. Just keep in mind, most of these donation places want the gifts no later then 15th or so. Usually 10 days or so before Christmas. I know our Salvation Army donations are being picked up on the 12th.
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Denise I just posted on 08 but I would love to donate and will try and help if I can.
Also you may want to look into the Salvation Army -- it is the same concept as Kmart and Giving Trees. We do it at work.
I just did my shopping last nigt for a little girl that I chose.
Thank you, I will check with them. Ive been to the salvation army in astoria to volunteer before on thanksgiving day to feed the homeless, so i am sure they probably do something like this. I will be in astoria today so I am gonna check it out.
Thank you for wanting to donate . I figure once we get more people to donate, I will do pick up locations about a week or a few days before christmas to give a little bit more time for people to get the gifts. I will then post a thread with all the info
Keep me updated. Just keep in mind, most of these donation places want the gifts no later then 15th or so. Usually 10 days or so before Christmas. I know our Salvation Army donations are being picked up on the 12th.
Oooo ok didnt know that part, I called to ask about the gifts but didnt think to ask about this but now I will thank you for letting me know.
Ok i just called and they said the latest we can drop it off is the 18th
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I responded on '08.....love this idea though!
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I responded on '08.....love this idea though!
Ok ill go check it out on there, glad to hear
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I know some of the local post offices participate in donating christmas presents.
Kids/ Parents send letters to the post offices letting you know what they need, sizes etc. with thier mailing addresses, so you can buy what you need and mail it to them.
Some of these are for full families, not just the kids. And you can look through the letters and pick which one you want. (some of the kids aren't as needy as other and ask for play stations, ipods etc, so you can toss that one back in the pile.)
Every person in my family gets their own letter every year. It's nice to know someone who needs it will have a wonderful holiday.
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I know some of the local post offices participate in donating christmas presents.
Kids/ Parents send letters to the post offices letting you know what they need, sizes etc. with thier mailing addresses, so you can buy what you need and mail it to them.
Some of these are for full families, not just the kids. And you can look through the letters and pick which one you want. (some of the kids aren't as needy as other and ask for play stations, ipods etc, so you can toss that one back in the pile.)
Every person in my family gets their own letter every year. It's nice to know someone who needs it will have a wonderful holiday.
I'll go by the post office near me tomorrow, and see what they have. In case anybody wants to know specific things to get
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We are doing toys for tots at work. We do it every year. I always donate. This is great idea!
ILOVEBRIAN2008
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this is a great idea!!!!! Im in, and ill help with anything u need so let me know!
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this is a great idea!!!!! Im in, and ill help with anything u need so let me know!
Thank you so very much, i'll definitely keep you updated
Mrs. V 2008
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Denise..what a great thing you are doing!!!!! How admirable..I would like to help also!
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I am gonna bump this one more time right before the weekend in case anybody didnt see. Since gifts have to be given by december 18th, gonna try to see how many people want to give, so this way by monday i can start scheduling times to pick up the gifts
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Great idea! I wish we thought of this sooner! I actually already donated and ran a program here at work! We did it through SCAN New York
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I do the Kmart thing every year. Kids fill out a paper angel with what they want for xmas and hang it on a kmart tree. Then shoppers can go, pick an angel off the tree and purchase what the child wants. I usually buy for 2-3 kids. Once you purchase what they ask for, you bring the angel and the gift to customer service and they package it up for the child.
Ooo that sounds great, maybe we can do that and I also found the toys for tots organization that the marines do. I also know Roosevelt field mall has that big tree with the same thing and they give to Ronald mcdonald house
I sent my toy in with my hubby this morning (he's a marine, so it was his day to do the Toys for Tots) They have lots of drop boxes throughout LI and they give teh toys to various families and churches and organizations in need of donations
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I worked for a non profit (and still volunteer there) that does a toy drive to benefit the kids in the Cypress Hills area (East NY) of Brooklyn. There are many kids there living below...I mean way below the poverty line that could use warm jackets or any toys you may be willing to donate. If anyone is interested please FM me or visit www.cypresshills.org and click on the tab Cypress Hills Child Care Corp. you will see that this is a legitimate non profit.
With the economy we are having a hard time with donors, please if you can spare even $20 for a toy or send a check to the corporation (earmarked toy drive on the memo section) the children of the community would really appreciate it.!!!
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I donated to Elmhurst Hospital
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I would love to donate. I heard on the news that Toys for Tots are not getting a lot of donations this year. Let me know what I can do to help.
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GREAT IDEA!!
Every year my parents get a few letters from the post office and they sponsor those families and buy a bunch of gifts for the kids. DH and I have been doing it for the past 2 years and I actually wrapped all of my gifts today!!
Seriously it does make you feel good to think that you are helping someone else.. it makes me feel way more in the Holiday spirit!!
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I would love to donate. I heard on the news that Toys for Tots are not getting a lot of donations this year. Let me know what I can do to help.
Thank you so very much, i will post tomorrow or tuesday the time and place i will pick up the toys
