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State Rep. Ozinga Partners With Marine Corps In Toys For Tots Drive
The Mokena Republican is helping to collect toys for area children whose families may not be able to provide gifts for the holidays.
MOKENA, IL — Local residents who want to help brighten the holidays for a local child in need can purchase toys that are being collected and donated through a Mokena-area Toys For Tots drive.
Illinois State Rep. Tim Ozinga (R-Mokena) announced last week that his 37th District office has partnered with the Marine Corps Reserve for the Toys For Tots program. Ozinga has a collection box in the 37th District Office at 11019 Front Street, Suite 1W in Mokena.
The final day to drop off new, unwrapped toys is December 13th. Donors can find additional drop-off locations on the Will, Kendall, and Grundy Counties Toys for Tots website.
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“Our goal is to assist children in the 37th District in celebrating a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays,” Ozinga said. Please look for a donation box and donate a new, unwrapped toy for a child in need.”
Online registration to receive toys is currently open. For questions relating to the Toys for Tots program, including registration and distribution, interested residents in Will, Kendall, and Grundy Counties can contact coordinating officer, SSgt Michael Buebe, at (815) 773-2247. Constituents can reach the 37th District office at (708) 694-2032.
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