New York, NY – Oct. 5, 2017 – The 2017 Toys for Tots Annual Pig Roast on December 3 at equestrian facility Wembley Farms Inc. will celebrate the group’s 9th event anniversary. Local business owner Juan Gando will supply all liquor and bar staff, and host the official after party at The Grille Fashion Cuisine.
All who wish to attend the event must bring at least one unwrapped toy to gain entrance. All toys – and monetary donations that contribute to toy purchase – are donated to local Toys for Tots depots courtesy of United States Marines Officers. The local charity depots then distribute toys to families enlisted in the charity program.
Event Co-Hosts include Daniela Dello Joio, Norman Dello Joio, Jeanie Dello Joio, Catherine Langston, Alexandra Welles, Noel Glavin, and Juan Gando.
U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program
The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community.
GOAL:
The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens.
OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of Toys for Tots are to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas; to play an active role in the development of one of our nation’s most valuable resources – our children; to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign; and to contribute to better communities in the future.
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
OVERVIEW:
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity is the fundraising, funding and support organization for the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The Foundation was created at the behest of the U. S. Marine Corps and provides support in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding with the Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, who directs the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The Foundation has supported Toys for Tots since 1991.
GOVERNANCE:
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is governed by a board of directors, all of whom are successful business leaders from throughout the nation. All directors served as U. S. Marines. The Foundation’s professional staff is headquartered in the Cooper Center, which is located just outside the main gate of Marine Corps Base, Quantico, about 35 miles south of Washington, DC.
PRODUCTIVITY:
Over the years the Foundation supplemented local campaigns with tens of millions of toys valued at hundreds of millions of dollars. Additionally, the Foundation provides approximately one million dollars worth of promotional and support materials to local campaigns each year.
PRESS CONTACT:
Daniela Dello Joio
561-281-0570
Dellojoio.daniela@gmail.com