Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc. Customers Donate Over $1 Million for Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
December 14 2022 - 8:07AM
Business Wire
Closeout Retailer Brings Holiday Joy to Less
Fortunate Children
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc., America’s largest retailer of
closeout merchandise, raised over $1 million for the Marine Toys
for Tots Foundation from October 30- December 3. In addition to
collecting customer donations at its registers, Ollie’s stores also
served as an official drop off location for toys where customers
donated thousands of toys to help bring the joy of Christmas to
less fortunate children in the local communities Ollie’s
serves.
“With this being our third year partnering with the foundation
on a national level, we are proud to have exceeded last year’s
donations, and we’re excited to bring the joy of the holiday season
to so many kids and their families this year,” said John Swygert,
President and CEO of Ollie’s. “Despite inflation proving to be a
huge challenge this year, we are amazed by the generosity and
willingness of our customers and associates to help their local
communities.”
“This was a particularly tough year to collect toys and raise
support due to record high inflation,” said retired Marine Colonel
Ted Silvester, Vice President of the Marine Toys for Tots
Foundation. “We are fortunate to have the continued support of
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. The toys and dollars they raised this fall
will allow Toys for Tots to extend its reach and support many
thousands more children who otherwise would have been
forgotten.”
About Ollie’s We are America’s largest retailer of
closeout merchandise and excess inventory, offering Real Brands and
Real Bargain prices®! We offer extreme value on brand name products
in a variety of departments, including housewares, food, books and
stationery, bed and bath, floor coverings, toys, health and beauty
aids and more. We currently operate 467 stores in 29 states and
growing! For more information, visit www.ollies.us.
About Marine Toys for Tots Toys for Tots, a 75-year
national charitable Program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve,
provides year-round joy, comfort, and hope to less fortunate
children across the Nation through the gift of a new toy or book.
The gifts that are collected by Marines and volunteers during the
holiday season, and those that are distributed beyond
Christmastime, offer disadvantaged children 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. For over seven decades, the
program has evolved and grown exponentially having delivered hope
and the magic of Christmas to over 281 million less fortunate
children. Now, in our 75th year, the Marine Corps Reserve 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 less fortunate
children Nationwide. 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.
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