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Is the United States Marine Corps a non-profit?
The US Marine Corps is a branch of the US Military. It is a part of the US Government. The government is not a business.Note - The Toys for Tots program associated with the United States Marine Corps Reserve is a non-profit organization and donations can be deducted as contributions.
Telephone number for the Marine recruiter in the pompano area of florida. question about toys for tots drive?
Try the US Marine Corps Recruitingoffice at 7440 McKnight Road, Pittsburgh, PA- (412) 366-9631
Where can a young family with 2 kids under 2 get help with diapers and Christmas?
US Marine Corps runs toys for tots 75 Lafayette Avenue, Canandaigua, NY- (585) 394-0777
Is there a story out there anywhere about Obama not attending the Marine Corp Ball?
Actually, it's quite the opposite. In late 2011, a Marine lance corporal asked Michelle Obama if she would accompany him to the Marine Corps ball. The two met after the First Lady had raised a large amount of money and toys for the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots Christmas drive. Mrs. Obama said she was flattered by the request, and said she hoped her schedule (and his, since the Marine was still on active duty) would permit the two of them to attend. I enclose a link to the story.
Did Walt Disney invent Toys for Tots?
No. Toys for tots was created by a US Marine Corps Major in 1947.Origin And Evolution Of Toys For Tots Colonel William L. HendricksUSMCR (Ret)Toys for tots Began in 1947, when Major Bill Hendricks, USCR and a group of Marine Reservists in Los Angeles collected and distributed 5,000 toys to needy children. The idea came form Bill's wife, Diane. In the fall of 1947, Diane crafted a homemade doll and asked Bill to deliver the doll to an organization, which would give it to a needy child at Christmas. When Bill determined that no agency existed, Diane told Bill that he should start one. He did. The 1947 pilot project was so successful that the Marine Corps adopted Toys for Tots in 1948 and expanded it into a nationwide campaign. That year, Marine Corps Reserve units across the nation conducted Toys for Tots campaigns in each community in which a Marine Reserve Center was located. Marines have conducted successful nationwide campaigns at Christmas each year since 1948. The initial objective that remains the hallmark of the program today is to "bring the joy of Christmas to America's needy children". Bill Hendricks, a Marine Reservist on weekends, was in civilian life, the Director of Public Relations for Warner Brothers Studio. This enabled him to convince a vast array of celebrities to support Toys for Tots. In 1948, Walt Disney designed the Toys for Tots logo, which we use today. Disney also designed the first Toys for Tots poster used to promote the nationwide program. Nat "King" Cole, Peggy Lee and Vic Damone recorded the Toys for Tots theme composed by Sammy Fain and Paul Webster in 1956. Bob Hope, John Wayne, Doris Day, Lorrie Morgan, Tim Allen, Kenny Rogers and Billy Ray Cyrus are but a few of the long list of celebrities who have given their time and talent to promote Toys for Tots. First Lady Nancy Reagan served as the national Spokesperson in 1983. First Lady Barbara Bush served as the national Spokesperson in 1992 and in her autobiography named Toys for Tots as one of her favorite charities.From 1947 through 1979, Marines collected and distributed new and used toys. On Reserve drill weekends during October, November and December, Reserve Marines refurbished the used toys.From Christmas 1980 through the present, Marines have collected and distributed only new toys. Three factors dictated this change. First, the Secretary of Defense's Total Force Program, introduced in the 1970's, assigned Reserves a greater role in America's defense posture. As a consequence, Reservists had to dedicate every minute of weekend drill time to honing and polishing combat skills. No time was available to refurbish toys. Second, public awareness of the health and safety aspects of toys that developed during the '70s made distribution of used toys legally inadvisable. Third, distributing "hand me down" toys does not send the message Marines want to send to needy children. The goal is to deliver a message of hope, which will assist in building self-esteem and, in turn, motivate less fortunate children to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders. A shiny new toy is the best means of accomplishing this goal.In the late 1980s, the Marine Corps determined that a non-profit charity was needed as an integral part of the overall national Toys for Tots program. Based on this need, the Secretary of Defense, in August 1991, authorized the Marine Corps to recognize and work with a charity committed to supporting Toys for Tots. Based on this approval, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation became an operational organization in September 1991 and has been the fundraising and support organization for the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program since that date.The Foundation was able to satisfy the five needs identified by the Marine Corps. First, the Foundation could provide toys to supplement the collections of local units that had fewer Marines due to military cutbacks of the '80s and '90s. Second, the Foundation could arrange and pay for the creation, publication, manufacture and distribution of promotion and support materials to Toys for Tots Coordinators. Third, the Foundation could enable individual and corporate donors to Toys for Tots to take a charitable deduction on their income tax returns. Fourth, the Foundation could enter into contracts with corporations to conduct promotions, which would produce royalties for Toys for Tots. (Needs three and four were two important elements of this charitable endeavor that the Marine Corps, as a federal agency, could not fulfill). Fifth, the Foundation could ensure that the Toys for Tots program operates in compliance with IRS regulations, state laws and regulations and charitable standards.In 1995, the Secretary of Defense approved Toys for Tots as an official activity of the U. S. Marine Corps and an official mission of the Marine Corps Reserve.In 1996, the Commander, Marine Forces Reserve expanded Toys for Tots to cover all 50 states by authorizing selected Marine Corps League Detachments and selected local community organizations (generally veteran Marine), located in communities without a Marine Reserve Center, to conduct toy collection and distribution campaigns in their communities as part of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.In 1999, the Commander, Marine Forces Reserve delegated authority to the President, Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to approve and manage local Toys for Tots campaigns conducted in communities without a Reserve Unit.2001: Despite the trauma the nation experienced as a result of the September 11th attacks in New York City, Washington, DC and Pennsylvania, the economic downturn and the anthrax scare, the 2001 U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Campaign was the second best in the previous 554 year history of the program. Local campaigns were conducted in 388 communities covering all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. This was the most extensive coverage to date.The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation celebrated its 10th anniversary as the fundraising and support organization for Toys for Tots in 2001. The highlights of the year were that the Foundation had its most successful campaign to date plus was ranked #289 in the 2001 " Philanthropy 400". This was the first time the Foundation earned a ranking in the "Philanthropy 400".In 2002, Charity Navigator awarded the Foundation a 4-star rating and the Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked the Foundation #267 in the "Philanthropy 400".In 2003, the DMA Nonprofit Federation named the Foundation the "Outstanding Nonprofit Organization of the Year" for 2003. The Chronicle of Philanthropy ranked the Foundation #341 in the "Philanthropy 400". Starburst ranked the Foundation website #9 of the "Top 100 Toy Websites". Reader's Digest, in the November 2003 edition, named Marine Toys for Tots Foundation "America's Best Children's Charity". In December 2003 edition, Forbes included Marine Toys for Tots Foundation in its "Gold Star List" of charities.From 2004 to the present the Foundation has continued to receive, on an annual basis, the accolades noted above.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. Over its 18 year life span, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation has supplemented local toy collections with more than 81.3 million toys valued at more than $487 million; plus has provided promotion and support materials valued at over $6.3 million
How does Toys for Tots distribute the toys at Christmas?
The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is directed by the Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, with the assistance of his staff, from the Marine Forces Reserve Headquarters in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, an IRS recognized 501(c) (3) not-for-profit public charity, is the authorized fund raising and support organization for the Toys for Tots Program. The Foundation provides the funding and support needed for successful annual toy collection and distribution campaigns. The foundation staff is located in an office suite aboard Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Virginia, about 35 miles south of Washington, DC. Local campaigns are conducted annually in over 500 communities covering all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The Commander, Marine Forces Reserve has under his command 280 Marine Reserve Units located at 184 Marine Reserve Centers and seven Marine Corps Bases/Air Stations covering 46 states. To cover all 50 states and more communities in each state, the Commander, Marine Forces Reserve authorizes the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to permit selected Marine Corps League Detachments and Local Community Organizations (generally veteran Marines) located in communities without a Marine Reserve Center, to conduct Toys for Tots campaigns as part of the overall U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. One individual, either a Marine, member of a Marine Corps League Detachment, or member of a local community organization, is designated the Toys for Tots coordinator for that community. The coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing and conducting the campaign in his/her community. Local toy collection campaigns begin in October and last until December 22. Toy distribution normally takes place on December 23 and 24. Members of the community drop new, unwrapped toys in collection boxes positioned in local businesses. Coordinators pick up these toys and store them in central warehouses where the toys are sorted by age and gender. At Christmas, coordinators, with the assistance of local social welfare agencies, church groups, and other local community agencies, distribute the toys to the needy children of the community. Over the years, Marines have established close working relationships with social welfare agencies, churches and other local community agencies which are well qualified to identify the needy children in the community and play important roles in the distribution of the toys. While Toys for Tots coordinators organize, coordinate and manage the campaign, the ultimate success depends on the support of the local community and the generosity of the people who donate toys. Local business leaders play key roles. They allow coordinators to locate drop-off/collection boxes in their stores; provide free warehouse space for storing and sorting toys during October, November and December; provide vehicles to collect toys from drop off sites; sponsor toy raising events; and help coordinators arrange media exposure for Toys for Tots in the local community. National corporations support Toys for Tots by establishing affiliations with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. These corporations make donations to the Foundation or conduct cause marketing initiatives from which they share royalties with the Foundation. In almost every instance, the marketing initiatives of these corporations give significant added visibility and name recognition to Toys for Tots. Such visibility enhances the campaign at the national and local levels. The funds emanating from these affiliations enable the Foundation to purchase toys to supplement local collections; purchase promotion and support materials: and defray the costs of annual Toys for Tots campaigns. *** CLARIFICATION OF ABOVE - In essence, this means that the toys collected for Toys for Tots are NOT redistributed to neighboring communities or counties when one community or county collects an excess. For example, a "well to do" community that collects an average of 20 nice toys for each child will not be sharing with a neighboring community that is more economically challenged and only manages to collect 4 low price toys per child. Regardless of the donors intentions. This includes major donations from corporations. Their donations are kept in the county of origin. So, if a major toy company donates 300,000 toys to Toys for Tots, they will only be distributed within ONE county or community and will NOT be redistributed nationally. Please keep this in mind when donating to this organization. If you live in an economically stable community and have a city/county/community nearby that is struggling, make sure to donate within the limits of that community, in it's actual location. If you are a company making a large donation, make sure to split up your donation among many needy counties and DO NOT leave it up to Toys for Tots to distribute your toys for you. They will simply dump them on the community of origin, regardless of donor intention or community need.*** ELEMENTS OF TOYS FOR TOTS United States Marine CorpsMarine Forces Reserve*Marine Toys For Tots FoundationMarine Corps League Detachments **Local Community Organizations *** Footnotes:* Marine Forces Reserve consists of 34,000 Marine Reservists, 2,000 Active Marine Reservists, and 4,000 Regular Marines for a total of 40,000. Typically, 15 to 20% of this force is involved in annual Toys for Tots campaigns. ** The Marine Corps League (MCL) is a veteran's organization of men and women who have served in the U.S. Marine Corps. There are 775 MCL Detachments located throughout the nation. The MCL has 43,000 members. A Detachment typically has about 55 members. *** Local Community Organizations (LCOs) are created in communities which do not have a Marine Reserve Center or a Marine Corps League Detachment. LCOs are typically composed of veteran Marines and other socially conscious members of the community
How did the toys for tots start?
The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is now in its 56th year. Toys for Tots began in 1947, when Major William L. (Bill) Hendricks, USMCR and a handful of Marine Reservists in Los Angeles collected and distributed 5,000 toys to needy children on Christmas eve. The idea came from Bill's wife. During the fall of 1947, Diane Hendricks handcrafted a Raggedy Ann doll and asked Bill to deliver the doll to an organization that would give it to a needy child at Christmas. When Bill determined that no organization existed, Diane told him he should start one. He did. As a result, Toys for Tots was born.
Where are directories of christmas charity?
The directories of christmas charity are found in local newspapers, newsletters and community outreach programs. Nation Christmas Charities include the Salvation Army, Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots, Secret Santa, American Lung Association's Christmas Seals and MyTwoFrontTeeth.
What is the organization that started a Christmas toy drive for youngsters in1947?
The U.S. Marine Corp Reserves has run Toys for Tots since 1947, collecting gifts for children in needy families.
How do you put tots in a sentence?
You can put "tots" in a sentence by saying something like "I ordered a plate of crispy tots for lunch."
Why does tots love Emilee?
Because that is the only person tots can get!
When was Toys for Tots created?
Toys for Tots was created in 1947.
