Toys for Kids

Non-Profit & Charitable Organizations · Washington, United States · <25 Employees

Because of generous donations, Toys for Kids gives the gift of toys and more to homeless and disadvantaged children throughout the year. We make young people smile. We fill them with joy. We give them hope. We show them love. And, weve been doing so since 1995. Each year, more than dozen charities and thousands of children benefit from your generous donations. Founded by the Voice of the Seattle Mariners, Mariners Broadcaster Rick Rizzs and former Seattle Mariners Center Fielder Dave Henderson. In September of 1995, Rick Rizzs and Dave Henderson were watching the news after a Seattle Mariners game. A report stated Seattles homeless count was teetering at 8,000 men and women. Rick and Daves first thought was, Where are the kids? Neither man was sure. But, both men knew they wanted to make a difference. Lets find them, Rick suggested, and take them toys for Christmas. Dave thought it was a great idea. Together, they called the guys Mariners players they believed would share their passion. In total, 12 guys pooled their money and, in December, gave more than 300 toys to homeless and disadvantaged kids. We have enjoyed working with Toys for Kids because we get to see our Healing Center kids faces light up when they receive a special gift at our holiday party. In a time of year that can really be tough for our grieving families, this is a joy that they can count on. That first year, Rick and Dave saw how 300 toys barely scratched the surface. The number of kids in need was staggering. The solution was simple they needed more toys. As generous as the guys were, doing more also required passing the hat to those outside the clubhouse. Rick and Dave started a small auction, hosting it at Safeco Field and selling autographed memorabilia. The results were promising, but Rick and Dave still wanted to reach more kids. Virgil Fassio, Commissioner of the Seattle Mariners RBI Club, contacted Rick and Dave in 1999. He and the RBI Club wanted to help. Rick and Dave could not have been more pleased. An excellent partnership was ...Read More

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