Toys for Tots Drop-Off Sites at Georgia Governor's Mansion, State Capitol
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 |
Contact: Office of Communications 404-651-7774
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“With only a few days left in the holiday season, Mary and I would like to invite all Georgians to help us celebrate the Christmas season with a donation to Toys for Tots,” said Governor Perdue. “This is a season to be thankful and to be reminded of those in need. Please help us in making a joyful Christmas for
Each year, the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program collects new, unwrapped toys and distributes these toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community. 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. To find out more about the Toys for Tots program, or to make a donation visit the Toys for Tots website at www.toysfortots.org.
Holiday tours at the Governor’s Mansion will be held through Dec. 18 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and are free to the public. For more information please visit the Georgia Governor’s Mansion website at www.mansion.georgia.gov, which features information on public tours, photos, monthly recipe cards and a history of the mansion.
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