Toys for Tots Program 2003 Report
For the year 2003, TWA provided 1508 toys to the Marines and 230 to Triangle Family Services. In addition, we have over 800 toys waiting for final sanding and finishing that we will use for the 2004 project. 2003 was a very successful year. The only weak area was the lack of publicity.
The following groups helped make the toys:
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TWA- Two workshops at Home Depot with at least 40 volunteers. Three workshops at Hal’s shop with 12 to 15 volunteers. In addition, some TWA members made toys at their own shop. We also had volunteers help at Hal’s shop in addition to the TWA workshops.
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Senior’s group Millbrook Exchange Raleigh Parks) - Two workshops at the Millbrook Exchange Community Center. 12-18 volunteers.
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APO Fraternity from NC State - One Saturday workshop with 6 volunteers.
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Aldern Academy from Pittsboro/Siler City- Three Saturday workshops with 37 students and staff. (Note-This is about a 100 mile round trip.)
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Enloe High School Students (Community Service hours) - Three Saturday workshops with about 10 students.
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Wake Forest Boys and Girls Club - One Saturday workshop with 10 young people plus 1
advisor.
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YMCA Indian Princess Tribe from Cary - Sunday workshop with 6 girls and 5 fathers.
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Triangle Family Services Volunteers - Three Saturday workshops with 2 to 6 volunteers.
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Grades 3 to 5 Christ Church Sunday school - Sunday workshop 33 students plus 6 adults.
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Other groups were interested, but we were unable to schedule them.
Every toy was either painted or varnished. This requires extra work but is worth it. Workshops will be scheduled in February or\and March for some of the groups that missed the fall workshops.
Hal Liberty