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Groveland Police Thank Community for Donating to Toy Drive to Help Children in Need

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Groveland Police Department
Jeffrey Gillen, Chief
Public Safety Building
181 Main St
Groveland, MA 01834

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018

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

Groveland Police Thank Community for Donating to Toy Drive to Help Children in Need

GROVELAND — Chief Jeffrey Gillen would like to extend a sincere thank you to all community members who donated to the Groveland Police Department’s annual toy drive.

Over the last several weeks, the Groveland Police Department has been working with St. Patrick’s Church to collect toys for Groveland and Haverhill children this holiday season.

The department also set up boxes in the station to benefit Toys for Tots — a foundation started by the U.S. Marine Corps that works to collect gifts for children in need during the holidays — which were overflowing with donations.

“I am so grateful for the overwhelming support from community members who supported our toy drive,” Chief Gillen said. “We received hundreds of gifts this year — a record number for this drive — and we’re so pleased to be able to help our local children have happy holidays. Thank you to all who donated.”

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Chelmsford Police to Continue Tradition of Hosting 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

Monday, Dec. 3, 2018

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

Chelmsford Police to Continue Tradition of Hosting 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 

All day Saturday, Dec. 8, starting at 9 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, and provide kids in need with gifts of their own this holiday season.

Chelmsford Police collected approximately 1,600 toys in 2017 and Sgt. Stephen Fredericks will camp out at Walmart at least 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.

“Our community has continuously contributed this great cause and helped make the holidays fun and memorable for kids who otherwise might go without,” Chief Spinney said. “I’m grateful for Sgt. Fredericks’ steadfast commitment to this effort, and for the generous support of Walmart and Starbucks that makes this event possible.”

There will be free hot chocolate available throughout the event, courtesy of Starbucks. This year, Walmart has provided a grant to help provide even more toys for the drive.

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

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Newbury Fire Department Participates in Toys for Tots Program

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Newbury Fire Department
Chief Douglas Janvrin
3 Morgan Ave.
Newbury, MA 019510

For Immediate Release

Monday, Nov. 5, 2018

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

Newbury Fire Department Participates in Toys for Tots Program

NEWBURY — Chief Douglas Janvrin is pleased to announce that the Newbury Fire Department is participating in the Toys for Tots program over the next month.

From now until Dec. 7, the Newbury Fire Department will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for children ages infant to 16.

Drop-off boxes will be set up in the lobby of the Newbury Station, 3 Morgan Ave., and the Byfield Station, 44 Central St. and will be available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. everyday.

“As residents begin thinking about the holidays, we ask that they consider making a donation to the Toys for Tots program,” Chief Janvrin said. “Any gift, no matter how small, can help a child have a happy holiday this season.”

Toys for Tots is a foundation started by the U.S. Marine Corps that works to collect gifts for children in need during the holidays.

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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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