This year due to a global pandemic a lot more parents won’t be able to provide Christmas gifts for their children. Temple of Geek has partnered with the members of the geek community to support “Toys for Tots”.
Christmas 2020
With so many people out of work this year, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there will be many more families in need than in past years. In August, and the unemployment rate fell to 8.4 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported and the number of unemployed persons fell by 2.8 million to 13.6 million. About 5.2 million persons not in the labor force in August were prevented from looking for work due to the pandemic.
Families are dealing with trying to provide food and shelter for their families during a global health crisis. For many of these families, Christmas gifts for their children just does not seem possible right now. Our goal is to rally the geek community to raise $10,000. These funds will go directly to helping bring a little holiday joy to disenfranchised youth.
What is ‘Toys for Tots’?
The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity which was created at the behest of the U. S. Marine Corps in 1991. The primary goal of Marine Toys for Tots is, through the gift of a new toy, to help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America’s less fortunate children.
Toy collection includes a combination of locally donated toys, those purchased by the Foundation, and those donated by corporations. Today, there are nearly 40,000 Marines, Marine Corps League members, veteran Marines, and volunteers involved in annual campaigns. 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.
How you can help
You can donate to our “Geeks for ‘Toys for Tots’ Campaign”.
Click here to donate to the “Geeks for Toys for Tot” Campaign Page
More way to help
Our donations go to the nationwide Toys for Tot fund. However, if you want to donate to the children in your local area, you can! donate a toy at one of the area toy drop locations or host a Toys for Tots event at your home, office, or other venue and collect toys for Toys for Tots. Donate Now
You can also do what we have done and create your own crowdfunding campaign. Starting your own Personal or Team Toys for Tots Fundraising Page is a great way to get involved. Create Your Own Page
Donating your car is a free, convenient service for converting that extra car, truck, or RV into a tax-deductible donation benefitting the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Donate Now
For more ways to help visit their website: https://www.toysfortots.org/donate/Default.aspx
