Toys 4 Tots - Community Service Project

[dennishoddy]

UPDATE:
I have already received enough positive responses to this idea that I will set it up. I will post a separate thread to come soon with days and times to either drop your donation of a NEW toy off, or how you can donate by mail or online if doing so in person is not feasible for you. In the upcoming thread, I will also provide more background info on Toys 4 Tots for those interested. I will also provide guidelines on age group and some ideas of the type of toys and items needed. I promise that every donation I collect will go directly to the Toys 4 Tots program, so kids who might not otherwise get something, will get a new toy for Christmas.

I will begin to collect Toys and donations in June, with collection ending in September, so I can ensure the toys get to the distribution point in sufficient time that they will be available to be given out in accordance with the guidelines of the Toys 4 Tots program.

Thanks again for the very positive responses I've received. Let's make this Christmas a good one for some kids in Oklahoma who might not have anything to unwrap otherwise. Stand by for more info and details.

Ok, for the out of town folks, (I'm one of them) how about looking into a store local to you in OKC that can take orders online.
Like the bridal registry's that newly weds use? That way items could be bought, paid for, and be available to be picked up in bulk on the same day that are unwrapped and ready for distribution.
I've never set up a bridal registry, and don't know what stores do that, but I'm sure the wealth of knowledge on OSA will have someone that set one up for a loved one getting married.
Keep it to one or two stores that offer a diverse line of goods like clothing and toys.

 

[Catt57]

How about an address that we can order from Amazon and have it shipped directly to? Maybe share it by PM to those wanting that option.

 

[druryj]

Ok, for the out of town folks, (I'm one of them) how about looking into a store local to you in OKC that can take orders online.
Like the bridal registry's that newly weds use? That way items could be bought, paid for, and be available to be picked up in bulk on the same day that are unwrapped and ready for distribution.
I've never set up a bridal registry, and don't know what stores do that, but I'm sure the wealth of knowledge on OSA will have someone that set one up for a loved one getting married.
Keep it to one or two stores that offer a diverse line of goods like clothing and toys.

How about an address that we can order from Amazon and have it shipped directly to? Maybe share it by PM to those wanting that option.

Good ideas from both of you. I'll for sure provide an address by PM like suggested, and will look into how we might be able to set up a toy registry at the local Target. I don't want to make this too complicated. After all, I am a Marine and I have surjimmy helping me (another Marine). We have to keep this fairly simple.

 

[OKNewshawk]

If we get a crew from this neck of the woods to donate...I'll collect in Tulsa area and bring a load to you.

If not, I will buy online and have one shipped to you if that works.

I'm in Tulsa and I'd be happy to go in on this with you. We could and should set up regional collection points so that all parts of the state are covered.

 

[DRC458]

If anyone who DOES not live in the OKC Metro area wants to set something up in your area (Tulsa, Lawton, Enid, etc) please PM me. I will give you more information on the program so we can coordinate our efforts in order to get and report a total OSA response.

They have a pretty strong presence here in Enid ... or have in the past. The fellow who used to spearhead it was a former co-worker of mine, but he has moved on to greener pastures. If you have any info specific to the Enid program, please let me know. Good idea!

 

[n2soonerz]

I'm in!

 

[adamsredlines]

Has the new thread been posted yet? I dont want to add additional feedback in an "old" thread.

 

[okierider]

So you and @surjimmy together in the same place!! You two Jarheads better take at least one of your wife's to keep you on task and out of mischief!!

 

[xseler]

When I was little, I always got rolls of caps for my cap guns in my stocking. Just loved the smell of fired caps! Hell, caps are probably not even made anymore because of the PC BS. Sad...…..

 

[druryj]

Has the new thread been posted yet? I dont want to add additional feedback in an "old" thread.

Not yet. We are way early, but I like to be that way. Gimme a couple days to get it together please.


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