Thank you to everyone who donated to our Toys For Tots drive in 2011. We had another year of incredible generosity. Count on us to be a drop-off site for the 2012 holiday season as well.
Wishing you a Happy New Year from all of us at Sunrise Packaging!
“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.”
-Maya Angelou
With the holidays fast approaching our instinctive response it to kick into high gear, running from store to store taking care of all of our holiday related errands. But before the Holiday buzz sweeps you away, stop for a second to help those less fortunate than yourself. Not only will helping out in the community make you feel better during the holidays it will truly benefit someone who is experiencing difficulties. Too often kids seem to be the most affected. Sunrise wants to give needy children hope this year by donating toys to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.
Marines picking up toys at Sunrise Packaging
The goal of this program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during the months from October to December and to distribute the toys as a holiday gift to needy children in the surrounding community. The U. S. Marine Corp states that the mission of their program is to “spread the message of hope to needy youngsters that will motivate them to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens, and community leaders.”
Over the 58 years of this programs existence, Toys for Tots has collect over 332 million toys and helped over 158 million needy children. This program has been fortunate to help many children throughout their years of service but their overall goal is to help 14 million needy children each year. This year, in our area they are especially in need of children’s toys for ages 0-2 and 15-17, although toys for all ages are encouraged and welcomed.
Today is the last day to drop off toys at Sunrise. So far, we have collected more than one-and-a-half containers. If you’re in the area this morning, please stop by with an unwrapped toy for those kids whose holidays may need a little extra cheer. Every little bit helps!
It is in small efforts that we help one another. We want to than the Sunrise employees and surrounding businesses for their generous contributions to give back and to help the children in your community.
Have a happy holiday season.