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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

Bummer. I just found out tonight was the last night to donate toys for Toys for Tots. I was planning to pick up a few things this Friday when I got paid for it. :-(

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Originally Posted by Ultra Seven

Man, I was going to drop off some stuff later this week. I wish they made the deadlines more prominent.

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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

Maybe it'll be different in your area?

I think they should extend it considering they only reached 40% of their goal this year.

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Originally Posted by Ultra Seven

Aw, that’s a bummer. They ought to extend it, if that’s the case.

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

Nice to see that people are thinking of others during the holidays.

...don't forget you can always volunteer at a local shelter to be a server on Christmas day as an option. Our family has done that for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years throughout the years. It's a nice way to connect, give back, and keep things in perspective.

Toys for Tots isn't the only one you can donate toys to. There are battered women & children shelters, any local church clergy will know local people in need of a good Christmas for their kids, as well as the local law enforcement, and maybe your own employer knows someone.

A few years ago, I worked with a guy who had the misfortune of needing a triple bipass right after thanksgiving, and his family was put through the ringer. As a department, we donated sick and vacation time to help him, as well as got toys, coats, and items for his family at Christmas. It's great to help your community, but it's even better to help someone you know.