TOYS FOR TOTS

President Biden appeared confused Monday after his speech with Toys for Tots in Arlington, Virginia, and had to be led offstage by a young girl who took his hand.

President Biden appeared confused Monday after his speech with Toys for Tots in Arlington, Virginia, and had to be led offstage by a young girl who took his hand.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden helped pack presents for children and encouraged holiday cheer as the White House marked the 75th anniversary of Toys for Tots at an event hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI -- The holiday season is here and the opportunities to do a good turn are out in full force. And those looking to donate toys to children can do so through a host of Toys for Tots donation bins scattered throughout Washtenaw County. Toys for Tots does not provide a list of appropriate gifts, but states on its website it will not distribute gifts with realistic looking weapons or food. While donors can drop off toys at boxes around the county, they can also participate in an upcoming toy drive and benefit concert. For more information about drop-off times and dates, find Toys for Tots online.

The Dearborn Police Department has launched their partnership with the Toys for Tots program for the 10th year.

The Dearborn Police Department has launched their partnership with the Toys for Tots program for the 10th year.

Santa Claus and his reindeer will be stopping by for a meet-and-greet and to help the community spread some holiday cheer. The annual Holidays in the Hamptons event is returning on Wednesday, Nov. 23. at the Skorupski Family Funeral Home at 821 N. Pine Road between Ridge and Center. The community is welcome to stop by with an unwrapped toy donation as they fill a Hampton Twp. “To give back to the community is such a privilege and an honor,” said Spencer Skorupski, funeral home owner and director. Read more from MLiveRalphie’s house from “A Christmas Story” is actually for saleU.P.

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More than 700 families lined up outside of Eastern Market to collect toys for more than 1800 families.

First Lady Jill Biden read excerpts from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on Friday as part of a charity event that provides toys to needy children for the holidays.

A new toy makes the holidays shine bright, especially for children and particularly those whose families who are struggling to make ends meet.

With the holiday season in full swing, the Dearborn Police Department is accepting donations for Toys for Tots with a kick off event.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI — Toys for Tots is preparing for a holiday season of giving. A toy drive is planned in Washtenaw County on Saturday, Nov. 27 from noon-3 p.m. at 979 Ecorse Road in Ypsilanti. “I’m so excited to be able to host our first toy drive,” Coordinator Tracy Pittman said. · Alpha Diner: 4389 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor· Ann Arbor Open School /Mack Pool: 920 Miller Avenue, Ann Arbor· ArborSide Compassion: 1818 Packard Street, Ann Arbor· Brookhaven Manor Senior Living: 401 W Oakbrook Drive, Ann Arbor· CubeSmart Self Storage: 521 Tyler Road, Ypsilanti· Dina H. Cocco D.D.S., P.C. MORE FROM THE ANN ARBOR NEWS:Ann Arbor may move up street resurfacing with business development comingAnn Arbor begins discipline process for 15 unvaccinated city employees184-unit development with townhomes, duplexes and office space near Ann Arbor gets first OK

Most of the campaigns are run by local community organizers who volunteer to help collect, sort and distribute toys. “Really anybody that wants to bring Toys for Tots to the area that doesn’t currently have one in their community can reach out to us, and we can get it set up,” Silvester said.

WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI — Organizers of Washtenaw County’s U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign need a little extra help this year in bringing Christmas toys for less-fortunate children. Along with the usual donations the program collects every year, it needs a new warehouse space this year to house the toys and meet with families. “It means a lot to be able to host the Toys for Tots campaign every year,” Washtenaw County Coordinator Tracy Pittman said. The ideal space will be at least 1500 square feet within the Ypsilanti or Ann Arbor areas, Pittman said. Last year, Washtenaw county distributed more than 23,600 new, unwrapped toys.

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Toys for Tots tells Local 4 their donations are drastically down this year.

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