For the sixth consecutive year, the UNM Office of Institutional Advancement is coordinating the Spirit of Giving toy drive. In the past, many participants across campus have been generous to those in need in the greater Albuquerque metro area with thousands of toys and gifts. With the help of the Office of the President, which is participating in the toy drive for the fourth consecutive year, the annual event will build upon previous successes.
This year’s beneficiary will be the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, in recognition of the thousands of United States Armed Forces service men and women around the world. The wish list includes age appropriate gifts and toys for infants and children up to 12 years old.
The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys to distribute as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.
Drop off boxes are located at: Anderson School of Management, second floor, west wing, reception area; UNM Business Center; College of Arts and Sciences, lobby; Hodgin Hall; KNME; Staff Council office in Hokona-Zuni, room 302; Welcome Center; and the UNM Development/Foundation office, 2 Woodward Place off Lomas Boulevard.
The drive will culminate on Wednesday, Dec. 19 in the Student Union Building Atrium with a campus-wide thank you reception hosted by President and Mrs. David Schmidly. All attendees are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate.
For more information contact Senior University Communication Representative Steve Carr at 277-1821.