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This site covers the annual California Central Coast Toys for
Tots Drive
which has expanded from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles
(hint: to change the size of the font on any page, press Control key and turn
the wheel on your mouse)

(Our little guy is keeping in shape for our 2009
campaign)
The Central Coast Toys for Tots Program is sponsored by the
Marine Corps League, Detachment 680
based in
San Luis Obispo, CA under the
leadership of Commandant Tim Haley
and Director Lou Barnes with Executive Director Barbara Wolcott
Managing Directors Anita Pomerantz & John DuMong and Deputy Director Debbie
Mansfield
assisted
by over 600 community volunteers
Over 50,725 toys were distributed in 2008 (totals include the addition of the
Santa Barbara district)
THANK YOU
to everyone that supported the toy drive this year.
There are a lot of needy kids (over 27,000) that also give their thanks in their
own ways.
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And for Starting 2009:

and also check out this website for
added info:
http://www.primuslabs.com/toysfortots/index.html
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SOME VERY SPECIAL EVENTS that happened in 2008:
Toys for Tots would like to give our special thanks and recognition to:
A very successful
Nipomo Golf Tournament on
Sept 8, 2008
SAN LUIS OBISPO GARBAGE COMPANY

They have assembled and donated 150 bikes and
helmets to Toys for Tots
December 5, 2008
Wow! is that appreciated and we had 150 very happy kids at Christmas!
CHUMASH CASINO Thursday, December 11, 2008
Special Toys for
Tots
ANNUAL BENEFIT CONCERT
With country singer KEITH ANDERSON,
with Danielle Peck, along with Kate and Kasey
KTEA FM 103.5 "Old
Time Radio" broadcasting from Cambria
For
their very generous air time support to the Toys for Tots Program
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The TFT program
collects new
unwrapped Toys and Books for needy local kids
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Please click on your closest city for specific
information on how to register to receive toys, drop off locations for
toy collections, and special events coming up. Toy distribution dates and sites
may change from year to year..check here for the latest.
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If you accessed our site through the National TFT site, our
address URL is: www.toys4totscentralca.org
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TO DONATE BY CREDIT CARD:
Credit card donations are accepted
through the Toys For Tots Foundation web site at:
www.toysfortots.org
Click on the "Donate Online" button and
fill in the form. A couple of notes:
1. This is a slow loading site...if you get impatient, as
soon as you see the button, click it
2. It is important
that we on the Central Coast get credit for your credit donation as it is
"allocated" to our account and we can in turn use the money to buy needed toys
locally. BUT...we need to tell Quantico (Marine HQ) that the donation
is to be credited to us. SO..if you would please
send a brief email to our managing Director
Barbara giving her
the amount, she will notify the Foundation to credit our account.
THANK YOU
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How to Register for Toys
Toys for Tots gives all
collected toys to local social services agencies for distribution to qualified
families.
If you live within our Central Coast area, go
to the page closest to where you live and check the information for registration
on that page. Alternatively, you may contact the Non-Emergency Hot Line by
calling 211. They now have all our districts information for referral. This is
the regional Hot Line for services and agencies.
If you live out of our area and want to know how
to apply for toys, call your county social services department or local
non-profit organizations, such as the Salvation Army, to sign up.
You may
also
check the
National Toys for Tots web site and
look for a Marine Office or Coordinator close to your home.
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Scroll down for a
list of some of the Corporate Sponsors
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The generosity of the Central Coast is....FANTASTIC....THANK YOU
Toys distributed in prior years were:
| 2008 |
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50,725 (including Santa Barbara district) |
| 2007 |
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37,250 |
| 2006 |
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44,750 |
| 2005 |
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41,600 |
| 2004 |
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36,300 |
| 2003 |
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34,230 |
| 2002 |
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28,450 |
| 2001 |
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18,700 |
| 2000 |
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11,820 |
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For more information on TFT, Click here
to visit the National
Toys For Tots Web Site
The Marine Corps League, Detachment 680 thanks
for hosting this web site as a donation, click on their logo
for more information on the many services they provide. The
MCL website is: www.mcl680.org
(Note: Visit the website for the Veterans Museum in San Luis Obispo
at: www.vetmuseum.org )
Your comments to the webmaster are welcome,
click here
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SPONSORS OF TOYS FOR TOTS
Accor North America They own Red Roof Inns, Motel 6 and Studio 6
motels.
Best Buy (Toys for Teens) One of our largest corporate cash
contributors,
Because we are always hurting for gifts for pre-teen and
teenage children the Foundation has granted Best Buy the exclusive use of the
phrase "Toys for Teens" as part of our Toys for Tots Program. The goal of
Toys for Teens is to highlight the need for holiday gifts appropriate for older
children.
Bridgestone/Firestone North America
They made a generous cash
contribution to the national program.
The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company pledged a generous one
million dollar cash donation.
Office Depot Office Depot, is selling "Teddy Bears" for Toys for Tots.
Toys R Us They not only donated a million dollars worth of toys, but
they also intend to raise four million dollars in their stores for Toys for
Tots.
The UPS Stores & Mail Boxes Etc. -
Not only have they made a generous
$50,000 corporate contribution, but theyll be raising funds at each of their
stores as well...and many stores have collection boxes
Wells Fargo Financial They generously donated the paper and printing of
the Toys for Tots poster for 2006. They also are making a cash donation based on
the sale of a plush horse being sold at their bank locations.
Other National Corporate Sponsors:
Arizona Tile, Atlanta Capital Management, Bell South, Carpet One
(may collect toys)
Coca Cola, DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund, Group Sales,
Gulfstream,
Gymboree Health Markets, Humana Military Healthcare, JP Morgan
Chase, Lord and Taylor
Marketing IQ, Matria.com, Medifast, Network Appliance Inc.,
Newton Manufacturing
Northrop Grumman, Pay Source, PEPSICO, Star Foundation, Toyota
Motor Sales
TriWest Healthcare
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