http://salisbury-md.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.asp

Many very important dates for special Toys-for-Tots events may be found on the following link.

http://salisbury-md.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/local-events.asp

Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity is the fund raising, funding and support organization for the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The Foundation was created at the behest of the U. S. Marine Corps and provides support in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding with the Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, who directs the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The Foundation has supported Toys for Tots since 1991.

The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community

Mid-Shore Board of Realtors donates to Toys for Tots

Easton –The Mid-Shore Board of Realtors® donated $1,200 to the Caroline, Dorchester and Talbot County Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.  The Mid-Shore Board of Directors selected Toys for Tots as one of their charities due to the increased need in the three counties.  “With so many families struggling, the REALTORS want to make sure all children have something special this time of the year; says MSBR President Val Brown; and Toys for Tots is excellent at distributing toys in our communities.

The U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program collects new toys and distributes them at Christmas to needy children in the community and provides a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters, allowing them to experience the joy of Christmas.  Sgt. Greg Manning serves as the Toys for Tots coordinator for Talbot and Caroline Counties and plans on purchasing stocking stuffers, board games, and various toys to be distributed to over 250 families.  The Dorchester Toys for Tots representative Sgt. Ed Hearthway noted the money will be spent locally with the gifts being donated to The Salvation Army in Cambridge.  Over 100 families in Dorchester will receive these toys to make their holiday season brighter.  For more information on how you can help call 410-860-0167 or visit www.toysfortots.org.

The Mid-Shore Board of Realtors (MSBR) has over 400 REALTORS® and Affiliate members from Caroline, Dorchester and Talbot Counties.  Established in 1953, its mission is to serve its membership and the community by developing and delivering products and services that elevate the standards of the Real Estate Profession and through collective efforts, promote the preservation of the right to own, transfer and use real property.  The Mid-Shore Board of REALTORS® is located at 8615 Commerce Drive in Easton.

Pictured Left to Right: Karla Wieland-Cherry/MSBR Community Service member; Sgt. Greg Manning/Talbot & Caroline County Toys for Tots Coordinator; Ed Hearthway/Dorchester County Toys for Tots Coordinator; Shelby Roney/MSBR Community Service Chair and Val Brown/MSBR President.

THIS IS WHAT        IS ALL ABOUT

 The detachments “2011 Toys-For-Tots Program” is all but over and it was a huge success thanks to the efforts and hard work of the likes of Marine Ed Hearthway the detachments area Toys-4-Tots Coordinator and all the detachment members. Without them it would have been a sad Christmas for thousands of children on the Eastern Shore. However, they could not have done what they did without the help of thousands of others that work tirelessly behind the scene in support of our program. Below are just some of these folks and organizations and the detachment “Salutes each and every one of them for a Job Well Done”.

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