our area doesnt have toys for tots or any other org. like it. a lady kindly tried to help with this before, if you are still there do you have any more suggestions. and we are short of money because my husband got laid off. in a rural area its harder to find a job. thanks everybody.
2006-12-12 00:49:53 · 14 answers · asked by lakitydu 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
I know that living in a rural area is rough. Toys for tots is hard to get to when you might have to travel an hour. I would call the nearest Salvation Army. Also if you live in a community with a small city hall, mason group, or volunteer fire department I would get a hold of one of these groups. In very small communities the city hall will sometimes get gifts for the low income families that can't get asistance. The masons have Christmas parties and so do the VFW. Contact them and tell them your situation, sometimes they can help out. Volunteer fire depts. love to help out deserving families. Even if you have to travel a little bit to get help I would for the kids sake. god bless.
2006-12-12 01:11:44 · answer #1 · answered by samantha s 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The local police, fire dept are good ways to figure out how to get our children on a list cause they usuall do toy drives. Are there any harly davidson motercycle shops about 90% of all harley shops do a toy drive as well and they could probably point you in the right way. The red cross, also try getting in touch with your local Chamber of commerce for information regarding services such as these.
2006-12-12 03:23:38 · answer #2 · answered by ag2588101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try checking with local Church or Ministry Alliance in the area. There should be a Salvation Army or just ask the local Law Enforcement if they know of any place,they usually know about these things since they donate to them. If you have a WalMart in your area,talk to the STORE MANAGER and ask if has any suggestions,they ALWAYS seem to know who is available to help people. Merry Christmas
2006-12-12 00:53:37 · answer #3 · answered by grbarnaba 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-30 11:37:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try your local Department of Family and Children Services office. Also, most local churches do a toy and food drive for local families in need.
2006-12-12 02:58:29 · answer #5 · answered by KATHY W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes social services can help out with this. I know they have done this in 2 places where I've lived. Wal-mart in our area also has a tree with kid's sizes and stuff that you can buy for so I am sure you could talk to them and get one of those put on the tree for your kids.
2006-12-12 00:53:39 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't the marines do the toys for tots? Call a recruiting station and ask.
2006-12-12 01:29:42 · answer #7 · answered by KathyS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contact your local community action agency, they have programs or can refer you to a program than may be able to help you. Usually listed under community action agency, or you can go to communityactionpartnership.com and look up your state and find an agency that serves your area.
2006-12-12 01:08:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The local police department would know of any local charities that might be making donations, such as local churches or shelters.
2006-12-12 00:52:34 · answer #9 · answered by Nuttie Nettie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should try the churches and radio stations in your area. Also, try to contact those places in the nearest large city to you.
2006-12-12 02:20:25 · answer #10 · answered by Toshee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋