December 18, 2025

Sharing Holiday Joy Through Toys for Tots

This holiday season, the Latino Center of the Midlands is proud to partner once again with the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program to help bring joy to children in our community. Toys for Tots has long represented the spirit of holiday giving, helping ensure every child has a joyful moment to look forward to and a gift to open.

That spirit feels especially meaningful this year as many families are feeling the strain of the rising cost of groceries, rent, and utilities. The holidays can add even more pressure for parents who want to create a joyful season for their children while managing essential expenses. Being able to ease some of that worry, even just a little, and seeing the excitement these gifts bring reminds us why this partnership is so important.

We are also deeply thankful to have received toy donations from caring community members who wanted to share extra love this season. Their generosity reflects the heart of our community—people coming together, supporting one another, and spreading the holiday joy!

Thank you to the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program, donors, and community members for making the holidays brighter for our families. Together, we’re keeping the warmth of the season alive and ensuring every child feels celebrated and cherished.