Birthday Program offered at Toy Rescue Mission
Birthday Program offered at Toy Rescue Mission
Restores new "life" to "previously loved" toys. After being refurbished, the toys are then donated to needy children in battered women's shelters, homeless family shelters and to any child known to have a verifiable need. Generally, December birthdays are served in November, to make room for the applicants seeking help for Christmas.
Physical Address
607 S Winnifred St, Tacoma, WA 98465
Hours
Tu-Th, 10am-4pm, Nights and weekends available by appointment .
Voice
Application process
Prefer if parents call to schedule an appointment. Evenings and weekends require an appointment.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Children between the ages of 1 and 15 years old who receive medical coverage through the state. Considers those who receive free/reduced lunch at school or WIC. Also, families are served 2 years in a row, then they must skip a year. Families may be served a 3rd year if they volunteer at least 10 hours per month for 7 months or more in the 3rd year, prior to Christmas.
Languages
Russian
Spanish
Service area
Pierce, WA
Agency info
Toy Rescue Mission
The TRM is involved in restoring new "life" to "previously loved" toys. After being refurbished, the toys are then donated to needy children throughout Pierce County. Also serves those in battered women's shelters and other social service agencies. Primary services are Birthday Gifts, Easter Baskets, Back to School and Christmas Gifts. Volunteers are welcome.