We couldn’t have done it without you!
 

• 69,583 toys were collected.
• $34,142 in monetary contributions was received. A portion of these funds was used to purchase toys for specific age groups. The remaining funds will be used to support our community literacy programs.
•  68 qualifying agencies registered with TFT, submitting lists of the neediest children in DuPage and Kane counties through schools, religious institutions, community pantries, early learning centers, and women’s shelters, to name a few.
• As a result, 27,043 children each received approximately 3 new toys for Christmas.

I humbly thank you on behalf of the DuPage County Marine Corps League for continuing to believe, as we do, that every child deserves a little Christmas.
 
With warm regards,
 
Rita O’Reilly
 
Rita O’Reilly
Toys for Tots Coordinator





















Welcome to the DuPage County Toys for Tots Program which is locally coordinated by Marine Corps League Detachment 399 - Wheaton, IL.  Please help us "Deliver Hope" this 2011 season! Now, more than ever, we need your assistance to provide Christmas to DuPage County's most needy children!

This website covers information for the towns and cities of Du Page County and includes areas marked with of Kane County (marked with *) that we are covering this year: Addison, *Aurora, *Batavia, Bensenville, Bloomingdale, Burr Ridge, Carol Stream, Clarendon Hills, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, *Geneva, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights, Hanover Park, Hinsdale, Itasca, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville, Oak Brook, Oakbrook Terrace, Roselle, *St Charles, Villa Park, Warrenville, Wayne, West Chicago, Westmont, Wheaton, Willowbrook, Winfield, Wood Dale, Woodridge and *Woodland Hills. Anyone located outside of these regions, are encouraged to contact the respective coordinator. If your interest is in other states, visit the National website at www.toysfortots.org

Thank you for taking the time to visit our local website and seeking additional information about the DuPage County Toys for Tots Program. We collect new and unwrapped toys as well as donations to purchase toys that go to children in DuPage County that would otherwise wake up Christmas morning with emptiness far greater than the space under a tree. How can you help? It's very simple and easy! We've tried to layout your convenient options right here on our website:

This website provides the tools for:

• 5019(c)3 organizations to request toys
• Hosting a Toys for Tots event in your community
• Provide drop off locations in Dupage County
• Publish our sponsors
• Inform our community on how to donate
• Provide Volunteer Opportunities
• Coordinating a Toys for Tots Event

*Donate a toy!*

If you have a new & unwrapped toy that you would like to donate, simply find the nearest and most convenient drop-off location. Drop off a toy in the collection box and our volunteers will collect it!

*Attend an event!*

Lots of local businesses and organizations are willing to throw an event, such as a toy drive, or are having an event of their own that will benefit the DuPage County Toys for Tots program. Check out our calendar of events and pick an event to attend. You will be able to drop off a new and unwrapped toy or even make a donation.

*Send us your donation!*

If you can't get out to a drop-off location or an event, you can still help by making a donation to the DuPage County Toys for Tots program! We’ve made it easier than ever before!

You can mail a check or money order (*made out to Toys for Tots*) to Rita O’Reilly, 254 South Water Street, Batavia, Illinois 60510.  Again, please make sure the check is made out to Toys for Tots. Or you can simply click on the “Donate Online” link on the top left hand side of the home page. It will take you through the necessary steps and best of all, the donation will stay right here in DuPage County!

*Become a Drop-Off site! *

Are you a business or organization that would like to become a drop-off location or hold an event for toys for Tots? Email toysfortotsdupage@gmail.com or call 888-267-4449. We'll get you collection boxes, posters, and add your business to our site!

*Need Assistance?*

The DuPage County Toys For Tots program works with all non-profit organizations that meet the qualifications on our application.  Single families should contact your local church or youth group.

To request toys, click on the Request Toys Tab at the top of this page and follow the directions.  A new 2011 Application must be filled out promptly in order for all toys to be processed in a timely fashion.

We will be collecting toys and donations from October 1, 2010 through December 16, 2011 for the 2011 campaign.

I would like to thank you again for visiting our site and for your support of the local and National Toys for Tots programs.

Sincerely,

Rita O’Reilly
TFT Coordinator
DuPage County Marines

 Important dates:

Oct 1 - Open for event request
Oct 1st thru Nov 19 - Drop boxes delivered
Oct 4 - GOlf Outing @ Ruffled Feathers
Nov 21 - Last day to request drop boxes
Dec 1 -  Last day to submit toy request and event request
Dec 2 -  Begin issuing toys to organizations
Dec 14 - Last day for Organizations to pick up toys
Dec 18-21 Pick up all drop boxes


Dupage County Toys for Tots Team
Coordinator:  Rita O'Reilly
Asst Coordinators: Javier Martinez and Eileen James
Event Coordinator:  Javier Martinez
Asst Event Coordinator: Paul Casazza
Toy Distribution Coordinator: Ana Kacanowski
Warehouse / Website Manager: Don Kenyon
Marketing Coordinator: Nicole Comis
Santa Claus: John Meschi

Main Phone:        888 267 4449      
Main Fax:             630 597 2249
General E-Mail: toysfortotsdupage@gmail.com

2011 Dupage County Toys for Tots Warehouse
**Donated Space compliments of our friends at Arun Enterprises**

Mail Correspondance:
C/O Toys for Tots
254 S Water St
Batavia, IL 60510