Toys for Tots began in 1947 in Los Angeles, California. Major William L. Hendricks founded it when his wife could not find an organization to donate a doll intended for a needy child. Hendricks gathered a group of Marines and, by placing collection bins around the city, collected over 5,000 toys for local children. Their efforts were so successful in the first year that Toys for Tots was launched as a national campaign the following year.
The 10th annual Auxiliary and Support Services Toys for Tots Drive is from October 22nd - December 14th on campus at Georgia State University. Drop off a new, unwrapped toy at any of the following locations on campus:
University Bookstore
Panthers Club
Panthers Corner
Panthers Pizza
The Courtyard/Student Center
Panthers Den
Freshman Dining Hall
Piedmont North Dining Hall
Rialto Center for the Arts
Mail Services/Kell Hall
Copy Corner/Kell Hall
Auxiliary and Support Services
Sports Arena
IS&T/Commerce Building
Facilities Renovations/Alumni Hall
College of Education
Policy Studies/College of Education
Civic Engagement/ Suite 320
Student Center
Recreation Center
Employee Development and Wellness/ One Park Place, Suite 527
Hospitality Administration/Robinson College of Business
Facilities Building Services
Human Resources/One Park Place, Suite 527
Athletics/ Sports Arena
Career Services/University Center 2nd Floor
Dean of Students/Suite 300 Student Center
Robinson College of Business
Safety and Risk Management/75 Piedmont Avenue, Ste. 506
Alumni Association
African American Student Services/ Student Center Suite 315
Greek Housing