Time to begin thinking about others - Toys for Tots does just that.

News 100 redBy Staff

November 8th, 2017

BURLINGTON, ON

 

They have been doing it for 17 years – the annual Halton Regional Police Service Toys for Tots Holiday Campaign

HRPS Toys for TotsThe campaign is a program that aims to provide toys to less fortunate families living within Halton Region.

This year they have partnered with Canadian Tire, the Salvation Army, Mandarin Restaurant and Halton Honda to collect and provide toys to families in need.

The official kick-off will be on Wednesday November 15, 2017; 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at Canadian Tire, 777 Guelph Line, Burlington.

Toys for Tots - group pic

It’s one of those programs that calls for all hands to be on deck – more than 4000 needy families benefit.

In 2016, the Halton Regional Police Service Toys for Tots program raised more than $248,810 in toys, gift cards, cash and food for 4,350 local families in need.

Honorary Regional Police Officers, wrestling living legends and humanitarians, Tiger Jeet Singh and Tiger Jeet Singh Jr. will be part of this festive season of giving.

For more information about the Toys for Tots program, visit www.haltonpolice.ca under Events or contact Constable Steve Elms at 905-825-4747 ext. 5240 or steve.elms@haltonpolice.ca.

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