VIENNA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It is the 27th year of partnership between Navy Federal Credit Union and the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. With over 90% of Navy Federal’s global branch network serving as collection sites, members and team members donated over 23,000 new, unwrapped toys to support families in need this holiday season—roughly a 53% increase in impact from last year’s donation drive at the credit union.
"Our branches are at the core of this campaign, and we had a record-breaking year of engagement with more than 330 branches worldwide collecting toys,” said Captain Keith Hoskins (USN Retired), Executive Vice President of Branch Operations at Navy Federal. “Our team members embody our core value of championing communities where we serve, which has amplified our successful partnership with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation."
In addition to dropping off toys in branches, donors had the option to give online directly to the Toys for Tots Foundation. Navy Federal exceeded last year’s giving totals for the campaign, generating over $48,000 in monetary donations with support from members and team members.
"Finding a present under the tree on Christmas morning is an experience every child deserves," said retired Marine Colonel Ted Silvester, Vice President of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. "Navy Federal Credit Union has certainly done more than its fair share to help us bring that joy to children whose families have suffered so much. This has been an especially difficult year to raise funds and toy donations, so Navy Federal Credit Union’s effort in support of the Marine Toys for Tots program nationwide will allow us to fulfill the holiday dreams of thousands of more children.”
Toys for Tots is just one way Navy Federal is spreading hope this holiday season. Team members near the credit union’s campus locations in Vienna and Winchester, Virginia; San Diego, California; and Pensacola, Florida, fulfilled wish lists for over 250 families through the employee-driven Project Neighbors Program. Families benefiting from the program were selected by local school districts and nonprofit organizations in the region.
About Navy Federal Credit Union: Established in 1933 with only seven members, Navy Federal now has the distinct honor of serving more than 14 million members globally and is the world’s largest credit union. As a member-owned and not-for-profit organization, Navy Federal always puts the financial needs of its members first. Membership is open to all Department of Defense and Coast Guard Active Duty, Veterans, civilian and contractor personnel, and their families. Navy Federal employs a workforce of over 24,000 and has a global network of more than 360 branches. For more information about Navy Federal Credit Union, visit navyfederal.org. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Marine Toys for Tots Program: Toys for Tots, a 77-year National charitable Program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, provides year-round joy, comfort, and hope to economically disadvantaged children across the Nation through the gift of a new toy or book. Providing toys, books, and other gifts to disadvantaged children offers recognition, confidence, and a positive memory for a lifetime. It is such experiences that help children become responsible citizens and caring members of their community. Since 1947, the Program has evolved and grown exponentially, having delivered hope and the magic of Christmas to over 301 million children in need. Because the need isn’t just at Christmastime, the Marine Toys for Tots Program also provides support year-round to families experiencing challenges and exceptional circumstances, thus fulfilling the hopes and dreams of millions of disadvantaged children beyond the holidays. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is a not-for-profit organization authorized by the U.S. Marine Corps and the Department of Defense to provide fundraising and other necessary support for the annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. For more information, visit www.toysfortots.org.
