US Storage Centers Helps Make the Holidays Brighter for Local Children
US Storage Centers to Serve as Drop-Off Locations for the Marines Toys for Tots Annual Toy Drive
BonoVox PR December 3, 2008 - Santa Monica, CA – US Storage Centers' self-storage facilities throughout the country are once again helping to bring the holiday spirit to needy children in their local communities. This Fall, through December 22, US Storage Centers is collecting new, unwrapped toys in conjunction with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots program. The gifts will be distributed as Christmas presents to needy children in each community in which the campaigns are conducted. US Storage Centers offers a wide variety of locations with convenient self storage options throughout Southern California and the country, making them a perfect fit to help support this year's drive.
"We are thrilled to be involved in this year's Toys for Tots drive and to play a positive role in our local communities. It makes it extra special for all of us at US Storage Centers to also be able to show our support to the brave men and women who serve our country," said Daniel Press, Director of Marketing at US Storage Centers. For over 59 years the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program has distributed more than 370 million toys to more than 173 million needy children. Please bring new, unwrapped toys to any participating US Storage Centers location through December to help local needy children in your area. To locate the nearest US Storage Center visit http://www.usstoragecenters.com
About The Marine Toys For Tots Foundation:
The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation is a not for profit organization authorized by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to provide fundraising and other necessary support for their annual Toys for Tots Program. Now in its 61st year, Toys for Tots provides hope and happiness to economically disadvantaged children through the gift of a shiny new toy during the Christmas holiday season. Their gifts offer these children recognition, confidence and a positive memory they will cherish for a lifetime. Many of the gifts we provide, such as books, games and sports equipment, make a significant contribution to the educational, social and recreational interests of these children. In 2007, Marines distributed gifts to 7.5 million children in over 600 communities nationwide. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation relies on individual donations from the American public and is supported by corporate sponsorships. For more information, visit http://www.toysfortots.org.
About US Storage Centers:
US Storage Centers is the self-storage division of Westport Properties, Inc, a construction, development, asset management and owner/operator of 35 self storage facilities in four states. Westport currently manages over 2,000,000 square feet, or 22,000 units, in California, Connecticut, Florida and New Jersey and is pursuing further opportunities.
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