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East Bridgewater Fire Department Seeking Donations for Annual Toy Drive

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East Bridgewater Fire Department
Timothy Harhen, Fire Chief
268 Bedford St.
East Bridgewater, MA 02333

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

East Bridgewater Fire Department Seeking Donations for Annual Toy Drive

EAST BRIDGEWATER — Lt. Philip Woolf and the East Bridgewater Fire Department are seeking donations to their annual Toys for Tots toy drive this holiday season.

WHEN:

Toys are collected throughout the year. However, the deadline to ensure they are given out for the holidays is Sunday, Dec. 24.

WHERE:

  • Fire Department Headquarters, 268 Bedford St., open 24-hours-a-day.
  • East Bridgewater Town Hall, 175 Central St., in the lobby.
  • East Bridgewater Public Library, 32 Union St., main entrance.
  • Old Colony YMCA, 635 Plymouth St., gym lobby near child care center.

WHAT:

“This is my sixth year putting this all together and each year it’s amazing to see the fantastic support from the people of East Bridgewater and beyond,” Lt. Woolf said. “While we have already received several donations, there is a still a need and we would like to help as many families as possible this year to make sure no one goes without. So please, come by and drop off toys!”

Toys for boys and girls of all ages are being collected and will go directly to families in need in East Bridgewater. The items must be unwrapped when delivered.

Any monetary donations or checks can be dropped off at the Fire Department. The money will go directly toward buying more toys or gift cards. Checks can be made out to East Bridgewater Firefighters Local 2768.

If you cannot make a donation in time for the holidays, Lt. Woolf collects them throughout the year and uses them to give to families that suffer tragedies, such as house fires.

Each year about 100 families in town utilize the program during the holidays. For those who would like to receive toys, call the East Bridgewater Fire Department at 508-378-2271 and ask for Lt. Woolf.

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Chelmsford Police to Host Fill-A-Cruiser Event to Benefit Toys For Tots

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Chelmsford Police Department
Chief James M. Spinney
2 Olde North Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Chelmsford Police to Host Fill-A-Cruiser Event to Benefit Toys For Tots

CHELMSFORD — Chief James M. Spinney is pleased to announce that the Chelmsford Police Department will once again host a Fill-A-Cruiser event to benefit Toys for Tots.

WHEN 

Sunday, Dec. 10, starting at 8 a.m.

WHERE 

Walmart, 66 Parkhurst Road

WHAT 

The Chelmsford Police Department invites the community to fill one of its cruisers with gifts to benefit Toys for Tots.

Chelmsford Police collected 1,500 toys last year — 500 more than their goal — and Sgt. Stephen Fredericks will camp out at Walmart until they’ve reached this year’s goal of 2,000 toys. Residents are asked to contribute new, unwrapped toys for children ages infant to 16.

“I’m grateful for Sgt. Fredericks’ continued commitment to this effort, which has resulted in thousands of toys for children over the years,” Chief Spinney said. “I have no doubt that the community will once again enthusiastically support this great cause.”

The event will also feature a bake sale, with proceeds being used to purchase toys for the drive.

Toys for Tots was founded by the U.S. Marine Corps in 1947 to donate toys to kids in need during the holiday season.

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Wakefield Police Invite Residents to Donate Toys for Kids in Need

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Wakefield Police Department
Rick Smith, Chief of Police
1 Union St.
Wakefield, MA 01880

For Immediate Release

Monday, Nov. 27, 2017

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Wakefield Police Invite Residents to Donate Toys for Kids in Need

From left: Sgt. Jon Burnham, Detective Kenneth Silva and Officer John Whaley are Marine Corps veterans who oversee the Wakefield Police Department’s Toys for Tots collection efforts. (Courtesy Photo)

WAKEFIELD – Chief Rick Smith is pleased to announce that the Wakefield Police Department will once again collect donations for Toys for Tots this holiday season.

Wakefield Police have already begun collecting toys, and will continue the toy drive until Dec. 15. The department has been participating in the Toys for Tots program for the last several years. Toys for Tots was founded by the U.S. Marine Corps in 1947 and has provided toys to children all over the country ever since.

Marine Corps veterans Sgt. Jon Burnham, Detective Kenneth Silva and Officer John Whaley have volunteered their time to aid in this important mission to help families in need during the holiday season on behalf of Wakefield Police.

“We are all proud to participate in this fantastic program, and I hope residents will continue to support our donation drive as enthusiastically as they have in the past,” Chief Smith said. “I also want to applaud the three officers who are leading this program for their commitment to helping brighten the holiday season for kids in need.”

Residents can donate new, unwrapped toys for children ages infant to 16 in the lobby of the Wakefield Public Safety Building at 1 Union St. The donation box is available 24 hours a day.

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Georgetown Fire Department Collects 2,700 Toys During Toys for Tots Fundraiser

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Georgetown Fire Department
Fred A. Mitchell Jr., Fire Chief
47 Central Street
Georgetown, MA 01833

For Immediate Release

Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Georgetown Fire Department Collects 2,700 Toys During Toys for Tots Fundraiser

GEORGETOWN – Chief Fred A. Mitchell Jr. announces that the Georgetown Fire Department has collected 2,700 toys during its 17th annual fundraising event for Toys for Tots.

“I am thankful to the people of Georgetown for once again helping to make this such a successful event for Toys for Tots,” Chief Mitchell said. “We are proud to be part of such a great cause and look forward to continuing this tradition next year.”

On Sunday, Dec. 4, the Georgetown Fire Department took part in its 17th Annual Santa Tour, where the department takes Santa through the town’s neighborhoods to collect new, unwrapped gifts for children ages infant to 16.

The fire department has been collecting toys to donate to Toys for Tots, a foundation started by the U.S. Marine Corps, every year since 2000. Deputy Fire Chief Rusty Ricker coordinates the Santa Tour.

“I’m overwhelmed with the outpouring of support and donations we’ve received this year,” Deputy Chief Ricker said. “I want to thank everyone who helped out along the way. Thanks to your generosity, there are going to be a lot of happy children out there this holiday season.”

The Georgetown Fire Department would also like to thank the following local sponsors and supporters: Village Sub and Pizza, Pomodori’s Restaurant, Sam’s Transportation, the Georgetown Highway Department and Freedom Pest Control.

For those who are still interested in donating to Toys for Tots, the Massachusetts State Police Barracks at 200 Scotland Road in Newbury remains a drop-off point.

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