Program spreads message of hope with toys

Thursday, December 6, 2007

One of the objectives of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program, which originated in Los Angeles in 1947, is to help needy children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas. The goal is to deliver a shiny, new toy at Christmas with the message of hope, which will in turn build self esteem and motivate them to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders.

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