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LIVE UNITED
Underneath everything we are,
Underneath everything we do,
We are all people.
Connected. Interdependent.
United.
And when we reach out a hand
to one, we influence the condition
of all.
That's what it means to
LIVE UNITED.
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The United Way of Fresno County and the U.S. Marine Corps, in partnership with KFSN ABC-30, Walgreens, San Joaquin Valley College and Pelco by Schneider Electric, thank everyone who played a role in the 2012 Toys for Tots Campaign. Through the generous donations and monetary gifts of Fresno County residents, the U.S. Marine Corps were able to give out over 65,000 new toys to needy children in the Valley. $120,000 in monetary donations were also collected. The goal each year is that each needy child in Fresno County gets the opportunity to feel the joy of unwrapping a new toy on Christmas - in hopes that they will pay it forward and grow to be patriotic, productive citizens and community leaders. Each year, as the Holiday season comes around, we count on the giving spirit of our community to give back to those who are less fortunate. One new toy can bring happiness to the hearts of many! THANK YOU to every person that donated a toy or monetary gift - and to all of the volunteers for your time and effort to make Toys for Tots a success. For more information, please contact Melissa Tav at 243.3663 or mtav@unitedwayfresno.org.
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How can I make a toy or monetary donation?
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It's easy! All you have to do is bring your new, unwrapped toy to various drop off locations here in Fresno County. Just be on the lookout for the Toys for Tots donation box!
You may also drop off your donations to our United Way offices, located at 4949 E. Kings Canyon Rd., Fresno, CA 93727. We will accept donations during our normal business hours, Monday - Friday, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. from now until Dec. 20th.
To make a monetary donation (in the form of cash or check), please drop it off to our United Way offices OR you may send your donation to: United Way of Fresno County, 4949 E. Kings Canyon Rd, Fresno, CA 93727 (with check made payable to Toys for Tots).
All donations are greatly appreciated!!
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How can I request a Toys for Tots donation box in my place of business?
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We count on the generosity of local businesses to act as toy drop off locations. If you would like to request a box for your local business, please contact Melissa Tav at 559.243.3663 or mtav@unitedwayfresno.org to schedule a time for your box to be picked up or dropped off at your location.
We ask that you kindly schedule a time to come pick up your box(es) at our United Way offices in the case that you are able to do so. You can drop off your collected toys at Marathon Weekend, Nov. 30 - Dec. 2 OR at our United Way offices, up until December 17th.
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Where can I obtain a list of drop off locations?
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You may drop off your toys at any of the following locations:
- United Way of Fresno County, 4949 E. Kings Canyon, Fresno, CA 93727
- ABC-30, 1777 G. St, Fresno, CA 93706
- All Walgreens
- All WalMarts
- All Toys "R Us stores
- Any Fire Stations
-Educational Employees Credit Union
Various Locations
-Central Valley Community Bank
Various Locations
-Paper Plus Fresno
1266 G Street
Fresno, CA 93706
-Hedrick's Chevrolet
961 West Shaw Ave
Clovis, CA 93612
-PC Solutions
468 East Bullard Avenue
Fresno, CA 93710
-Swiggs Bar and Grill
1440 East Shaw Avenue
Fresno, CA 93710
-Simonian Farms
2629 South Clovis Avenue
Fresno, CA 93725
-Lithia Ford
195 E. Auto Center Drive
Fresno, CA 93710
-Golden Living Center (Clovis)
111 Barstow
Clovis, CA 93612
-Warnors Theatre
1400 Fulton St
Fresno, CA 93721
-Pelco by Schneider Electric
3500 Pelco Way
Clovis, CA 93612
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How can I receive toys for my children or through my agency/church?
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If you are an agency/church and would like to receive toys for the 2012 Toys for Tots season, please be aware that the Registration meetings have already taken place and we will NOT be acccepting any more applications for this year. Please mark on your calendars to check our website, www.unitedwayfresno.org, in September 2013 to find out the registration dates for the 2013 season. You may refer your families to 2-1-1 to find a list of agencies/churches in Fresno County that will be holding open toy distributions.
If you are an individual seeking toys for your children, please dial 2-1-1. Our trained phone specialists will give you a list of locations where you can obtain toys.
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How can I find out more about Toys for Tots?
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The Toys for Tots Coordinator with the U.S. Marine Corps is Staff Sgt. William Cardinal, and he may be reached at the Toys for Tots hotline #559.469.2767 or you may visit www.toysfortots.org for more information.
For information on how to obtain toys for your family, please dial 2-1-1.
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How can I volunteer?
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Volunteers (groups big and small!) are needed to assist the Marines with several projects:
* Toys for Tots Warehouse: Volunteers will sort and organize the thousands of toys that come through during the months of November and December. To volunteer, please contact Melissa Tav at 559.243.3663 or mtav@unitedwayfresno.org in early December.
* Box Delivery Drivers: Volunteers are neeed to assist the Marines with distributing, and pickup of the drop off boxes that are used for collecting toys. Volunteers will need to use their own vehicle to take a small area of Fresno County and help distribute boxes and posters to the business. These volunteers would also need to pick up any remaining toys (and the boxes) from Dec. 17-19 - and deliver them to the Toys for Tots Warehouse for sorting and distribution.
Unfortunately, gas wil not be reimbursed. However, miles logged for this are tax deductable and appropriate information can be provided on behalf of the Marine Toys For Tots Foundation.
If you would like to help, please contact Staff Sgt William Cardinal at 559-469-2767.
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What kinds of toys should I donate?
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We ask that all donations of toys to be new and unwrapped, for ages 0-12. Educational toys are encouraged! Children in the younger category of 0-3 are most in need of toys, so please keep that in mind as you shop for toys this year. Of course, any donation is much appreciated!
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What kinds of toys should I avoid donating?
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We ask that you please NOT donate any toys that are guns or weapons of any kind, including lead-based toys.
Every year, we get plenty of stuffed animals and although these are wonderful gifts - we are not able to give them out to children due to sanitary conditions. We encourage you to instead donate these to other organizations that may need them.
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Give. Advocate. Volunteer. LIVE UNITED
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