Toys for Tots, a United States Marines driven charity organization, has been collecting and distributing toys to underprivileged children for over 66 years. During the 2014 holiday season NTC employees donated over 200 toys and $1,000 in cash for a Toys R Us shopping spree.
While the majority of NTC's clients are located across the country, it has become a part of the company culture to participate in local charities and events throughout the Tampa Bay Area. This year the company tried to focus on some of the more popular toys that may be a little harder to obtain - especially for a struggling family.
Toy distribution took place at Bright House Field in Clearwater where each child received a large toy or a bike. Nearly 800 bikes and helmets were given away and children also received a puzzle, a game, a craft, a stocking stuffer, a ball and a book. Representing NTC at the distribution event was Tammy Judd (NTC's "Volunteer of the Year") and event coordinator Janice Rush who reported back that everyone was grateful and that overall it was a huge success.
