Salvation Army units in Greenfield and Northampton join the Toy for Joy registration effort today.
SPRINGFIELD - Salvation Army units in Greenfield and Northampton are joining the effort today in the Pioneer Valley to register families for Toy for Joy.
“We have probably had over 50 calls about it already,” said Cathy Codling, a Salvation Army member and volunteer at the Greenfield Service Center.
Salvation Army units in Springfield, Holyoke and Westfield began registration for the program earlier.
This marks the 89th annual Toy for Joy campaign; jointly sponsored by the Salvation Army and The Republican, the campaign is working to raise $150,000 by Christmas eve to bring toys and gifts to children in need this holiday season.
Hasbro, Inc. is joining Toy for Joy as a partner, providing some of the toys which will be distributed. Hasbro has a long history of helping families in Western Massachusetts during the holidays and this year is no different.
By teaming with the Toy for Joy campaign, Hasbro, The Republican and the Salvation Army bring over 100 combined years of experience managing programs that help families in need give their children a toy or game to unwrap on their holiday. Hasbro employees will also be among the volunteers who aid the Salvation Army with registration of families and with distribution of the toys and gifts.
The most recent donations to Toy for Joy tally to $398, bringing total donations to date to $3,758. Some $146,242 still needs to be raised.
For more information, call 733-1518. To make a contribution to the Toy for Joy fund, write: Toy for Joy, P.O. Box 3007, Springfield 01102. Contributions may also be dropped off with the coupon to The Republican, 1860 Main St., Springfield, weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. through Dec. 23. Here’s a list of the latest contributors:
In memory of Sabu and Pongo, Happy Holidays. $25 .
Merry Christmas to all the children from Anthony, Kaitlyn and E.J.. $20 .
In memory of my family from Annie. $25 .
For my friend Daisy Berty. $100 .
In loving memory of two special angels, Thomas J. Doyle Jr and Maureen O. Lamoureux. $50 .
Merry Christmas from Connie and Dick Brown. $50 .
Merry Christmas from Emma, Dublin and Aran. $20 .
In memory of Grammy, love Marissa. $33 .
Merry Christmas from Tiger and Fina. $25 .
In memory of Ray. $5 .
Merry Christmas from one of Santa’s elves. $10 .
Best wishes to all. $25 .
Anonymous. $10 . tO
RECEIVED. $398 .
TOTAL TO DATE. $3758 .
STILL NEEDED. $146,242 .