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William L. Hendricks (May 3, 1904 – March 29, 1992) was a former USMCR Colonel who was the key figure in setting up the "Toys for Tots" program.Aside from his USMCR career, he also worked in the film industry for many years, initially as a documentary producer for the United States Army, then as a production executive at Warner Bros., where he eventually became the final producer of the ...
The toys were put onto trucks for distribution to families and children in the affected New York/New Jersey area. Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve which distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas. It was founded in 1947 by reservist Major Bill Hendricks. [2]
The idea of the Toys for Tots Program began in 1947 when the wife of Marine Corps Reserve Maj. Bill Hendricks asked her husband to deliver a few handcrafted dolls to an agency that supported ...
Hendricks, who was public relations officer for Warner Bros. by profession, created a campaign to place collection bins for toys outside of Warner Bros movie theaters, which evolved into Toys for Tots. Hendricks partnered with Hampton to lead the toy collections in the area. Hampton also used his journalism experience to promote the campaign.
Toys for Tots donations can also be dropped off between now and Nov. 30 at EMTA’s administrative offices, 127 E.14th St., Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Toys for Tots provided toys for 8,083 Erie County children last year. U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and Pennsylvania State Police Troop E volunteers publicize the Nov. 16 "Stuff the Cruiser" toy ...
William Hendricks (1782–1850) was a member of the House of Representatives and the third Governor of Indiana. William Hendricks may also refer to: William L. Hendricks (1904–1992), Toys for Tots founder and Looney Tunes producer
Steuben County deputies will host the annual “Toys for Tots Fill the Patrol Car and Coats for Kids” event Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Erwin Walmart Plaza. Toys and children’s coats will be ...