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1st Brigade Soldiers Spearhead Success in Texas State Guard’s ‘Young Heroes’ Toy Drive

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The Texas State Guard’s ‘Young Heroes of the Guard Toy Drive’ is making a remarkable difference in the lives of children across the state, thanks to the unwavering efforts of its soldiers. In a notable example, soldiers from the 1st Brigade have been actively involved in several toy collection events. The ‘Tactical Santa’, known affectionately as “Big Red”, recently delivered over 200 toys, blankets, and socks to Chisholm Trail for Toys at Socorro’s historic Socorro Mission. In another significant effort, soldiers from the 1st Brigade collected a commendable total of 859 toys from Ollie’s in Hurst and Grapevine, benefiting women’s shelters, hospitals, and schools, among other organizations. Additionally, the 4th Battalion, 1st Brigade, demonstrated their commitment by collecting 198 toys from generous shoppers at the Five Below in Lewisville. Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, also contributed by collecting toys at Redefined Coffee House, aiding local hospitals, schools, and women’s shelters. These initiatives exemplify the dedication of the Texas State Guard in supporting vulnerable communities through the toy drive.

Since its inception in 2009, the ‘Young Heroes of the Guard Toy Drive’ has made a substantial impact, amassing an impressive total of over 600,000 toys. These donations have brought joy and hope to numerous children in diverse environments, including schools, hospitals, daycares, and shelters. The soldiers of the Texas State Guard show extraordinary dedication by organizing this extensive toy drive alongside their regular duties, strengthening the ties between the military and the communities they serve. As the holiday season draws near, the Texas State Guard renews its commitment to ensuring that no child goes without a toy. More than just a charity initiative, the toy drive is a powerful symbol of hope, benevolence, and the core values of protection, service, and community unity that the Guard stands for. Through their bravery and empathy, the soldiers of the Texas State Guard are dedicated to spreading the warmth of the holiday spirit with every toy distributed and every smile brought to a child’s face.

Texas State Guard service members from Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, collect toys for the Texas State Guard – Young Heroes of the Guard Toy Drive at Redefined Coffee House! Toys collected support local hospitals, schools, womens shelters, and other organizations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Texas State Guard soldiers from 4th Battalion, 1st Brigade, support the Young Heroes of the Guard Toy Drive, collecting 198 toys from generous shoppers, held at the Five Below in Lewisville, Texas, November 10–12, 2023. For more information and to help a child this season visit https://www.txsgtoydrive.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Texas State Guard soldiers from 1st Brigade are collecting toys for the Texas State Guard – Young Heroes of the Guard Toy Drive at Ollie’s Bargain Outlet in Benbrook and Hurst, and at Five Below in Lewisville today from 9am-5pm. Lewisville will be collecting tomorrow, weather permitting. Troops from Ollie’s locations collected 820 toys! Thank you for your support, as it brightens a child’s day, supporting local shelters, schools, hospitals, and small organizations that need toys!
Ollie’s Bargain’s Discount
7090 Camp Bowie W. Boulevard
Benbrook 76116
and at
6648 Grapevine Hwy
Hurst 76054
and
Five Below
2325 S Stemmons Fwy, Ste 102
Lewisville 75067

 

Texas State Guard soldiers from the 1st Brigade collected 859 toys from Ollie’s in Hurst and Grapevine, Texas, to provide toys to women’s shelters, hospitals, schools, and other nonprofit organizations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tactical Santa (“Big Red”) recently delivered over 200 toys, plus blankets and socks, to Chisholm Trail for Toys, at historic Socorro Mission, in Socorro. Members of the Texas State Guard in South Texas and all across the state continue to collect & deliver toys for children. Go to www.https://www.txsgtoydrive.com for more information.

Source: Texas State Guard

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