Oct. 27, 2009 - For the seventh consecutive year, College of DuPage will serve as a drop-off site for the annual Toys for Tots collection organized by the United States Marine Corp. The drive will run from Nov. 23 to Dec. 11 this year, with all donations benefiting needy children in DuPage County.
“When the economy is tight, even more people are in need, so we’re really encouraging people to donate this year,” said COD faculty member Pat Hild. “Opening a gift at Christmas means so much to a child.”
Gifts are needed for young children as well as teenagers. The Toys for Tots organization has requested that donations include new, unwrapped toys (no stuffed animals or used toys). Over the years, College of DuPage has become one of the largest collection sites in DuPage County.
“The COD community has always been very generous,” Hild said. “We’re looking forward to another great year!”
Collection barrels will be placed at the following on-campus locations: COD Police Department (SRC 2040); Dental Hygiene (HS 1122); cafeteria (lower-level north SRC); Library (upper-level east SRC); External Relations (OCC 143); and the Technical Education Center. Off-campus collection sites include: Westmont Regional Center (650 Pasquinelli Drive); Addison Regional Center (301 S. Swift Road); Naperville Regional Center (1223 Rickert Drive); and the Center for Entrepreneurship (2525 Cabot Drive, Lisle).