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 1,268
families helped during Martin Volunteers holiday project
The Martin Volunteers Toys for
Tots/White Doves Holiday Project wrapped up its 21st
season of caring in December and the final numbers are
in.
Distribution of toys and food took
place on Dec. 19 in Stuart and Indiantown, and then
finished up Dec. 21 in Stuart serving up smiles to 1,268
less fortunate families with 2,541 children in Martin
County this holiday season.
This year’s successful holiday
project would not have been possible without the
community’s support in donating 19,675 toys and 300
volunteers contributing their valuable time.
“Once again, the residents, social
service agencies, neighborhoods, gated communities,
clubs and businesses came together with an outpouring
food, bikes and toys,” Martin Volunteers Director Carol
Hodnett said.
“This intergenerational project
truly brings the entire community together to address
needs during the holidays and is successful because of
the many volunteers who work tirelessly to make it a
pleasant experience for the less fortunate families.”
One of the things that makes the
Toys for Tots/White Doves Holiday Project so special is
that it gives parents an opportunity to go shopping for
free.
Families are referred primarily by
social service agencies and schools. The parents are
then invited to make selections for their children from
tables filled with toys sorted into age- and
gender-appropriate displays. After selecting several
gifts per child, they also receive a bag of groceries –
the staples for a holiday meal.
Call (772) 220-4472 or visit
www.MartinVolunteers.org for more information or to
learn how you can participate in the 2010 Martin
Volunteers Toys for Tots/White Doves Holiday Project. |
