meadowsmary+FollowGrandma’s handmade magic lights up DownriverSheila, an 82-year-old grandma from Taylor, has spent her entire year crocheting 29 unique stuffed animals for local kids in need. Despite living with arthritis, she pours her heart into every stitch, making everything from Baby Yoda to colorful dragons. Her creations will brighten Christmas mornings for families across 11 Downriver communities and Detroit, where requests for help are at a 30-year high. The Toys for Tots drive at Southgate’s Kroger is still collecting donations—every new, unwrapped toy can make a real difference. What’s your favorite way to give back during the holidays? #Safety #Downriver #ToysForTots00Share
Michael Phillips+FollowOak Mountain’s 8th graders make holiday magicNearly 400 Oak Mountain Middle School 8th graders just raised almost $10,000 for Toys for Tots, keeping alive a 27-year tradition that’s now helped bring over $700,000 worth of joy to Alabama families. Students didn’t just collect donations—they baked, organized, and shopped for toys themselves, learning firsthand what it means to give back. With help from local businesses and the Marines, these kids are making sure hundreds of Birmingham-area children have a brighter holiday. It’s inspiring to see service become such a big part of school culture. How do you think giving back shapes young people’s lives? #Safety #OakMountain #ToysForTots00Share
Richard Jones+FollowCharlotte families need a little holiday magicSeeing a child’s face light up with a new toy is something many Charlotte parents are worried about this year. With donations down and budgets tight, Toys for Tots is struggling to keep up with the need—some families are even being turned away. For parents like Kimberly Munday, who’s juggling bills and hoping to put a few gifts under the tree, every bit of help matters. If you’re able, check out the Amazon Wish List or drop off a toy locally. How do you think our community can come together to make sure no kid wakes up to an empty tree? #Safety #Charlotte #ToysForTots00Share
Alexander Black+FollowCharlotte bikers rev up for kids in needCharlotte’s streets are about to roar with the sound of hundreds of motorcycles, all for a great cause. The 55th Annual Toys for Tots Ride brings together local bikers to collect toys for children who might otherwise go without this holiday season. Riders will gather at Bojangles Coliseum and cruise—police escort and all—to Independence Harley-Davidson, where the festivities continue with live music, food trucks, and biker games. It’s more than just a ride; it’s a powerful show of community spirit and generosity. Who else loves seeing Charlotte come together like this? #Cars #CharlotteNC #ToysForTots10Share
