Alison Shores sits down with Greg and Michelle from Toys for Tots Camden/Charlton to unpack how the local campaign truly works—and how the whole community can get involved. Instead of pre-packed toy bags, their team runs a full “shopping mall” experience where registered parents choose age- and gender-appropriate gifts with the help of a volunteer shopper. The conversation covers why cash donations are crucial for serving teens , the many volunteer roles needed before and during the big event, and how the campaign remains community-owned —housed at Restoration Church but powered by partners and volunteers across Camden and Charlton Counties. They share key deadlines (registration closes Nov 1; toy collection through Dec 12; distribution on Dec 13), emphasize that 98% of funds go directly to toys (with ~2% covering essentials like volunteer meals, tables, and shirts), and celebrate five years of growth—now serving 6,000 children and expanding to Charlton. Listeners get clear next steps to donate, host a toy box, volunteer, or register for assistance. Full Show notes https://camdenchamber.com/getnyour-bis/toys-for-tots-camden 🎄 Toys for Tots Camden/Charlton | Get ’N Your Business Podcast 00:00 – Int ro & Sponsor Shoutouts 00:40 – Mee t Greg & Michelle from Toys for Tots Camden/Charlton 01:10 – Wha t Is Toys for Tots? 02:00 – Why Cash Donations Matter – Helping Older Kids Too 03:00 – Tur ning the Toy Drive into a “Shopping Mall” Experience 04:40 – How the Parent Shopping Experience Works 06:00 – Vol unteer Roles & How You Can Help 07:10 – Fun draisers, Partnerships & Community Support 08:15 – Whe re Donations Go – 98% Directly to Toys 09:10 – How to Register for Assistance 10:00 – Exp anding to Charlton County & Serving 6,000 Kids 10:45 – Com munity-Owned, Not Church-Owned 11:40 – How to Host a Toy Box & Use the Website/App 12:50 – Imp ortant Dates: Registration, Toy Drop, Distribution 13:30 – Top Gift Ideas for Teens 14:30 – Fin al Thoughts – How You Can Make Christmas Brighter 15:00 – Clo sing Remarks & Thank You
