PINE BLUFF - Toys for Tots, a 77-year-old National charitable Program with a local touch, provides year-round joy, comfort, and hope to economically disadvantaged children across the Nation through the gift of a new toy, tool, game, or book. This year, Toys for Tots will impact youth in the Cleveland, Jefferson, and Lincoln Counties by partnering with local agencies and organizations. The local 2024 Toys for Tots Christmas Campaign will run from Oct. 1 through mid December. For more information, contact Toys for Tots Coordinator for Cleveland, Jefferson, and Lincoln Counties, Matthew Yarnell at pine.bluff.ar@toysfortots.org You can also donate to the local Toys for Tots campaign by going online to pine-bluff-ar.toysfortots.orgLocal donation drop off spots in Rison include the Cleveland County Herald at 215 Main Street. Additional locations for donations will be announced soon.Yarnell and Toys for Tots will also be set up at the Rison in the Fall Festival to accept donations.The impact of these toys, tools, games, and books offers economically disadvantaged children recognition, confidence, and a positive memory for a lifetime. It is such experiences that help children become responsible citizens and caring members of their community. As the holiday season begins to draw near, watch for Toys for Tots posters and collection boxes to begin popping up at area businesses and events. Since 1947, Marines, as well as veterans from all branches of service and local volunteers, have been making Christmas wishes come true for economically disadvantaged children. The Toys for Tots program in our area will not replace any community service organization desiring to provide toys, tools, games, and books to our area youth. Rather, it will augment the efforts of such organizations by providing supplemental toys, tools, games, and books to them so...
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