TX State Guard begins collecting for ‘Young Heroes of the Guard’ Toy Drive

The Texas State Guard (State Defense Force) recently started collecting for their ‘Young Heroes of the Guard’ Toy Drive which they provide for children in need.  Last year the Guard delivered over 101,000 toys to children throughout Texas.

Last year, the Texas State Guard delivered over 101,000 toys to children in need all over the state of Texas. We invite you to join our mission again this holiday season by donating your toys at all
@fivebelow locations around the state.

The Texas State Guard “Young Heroes of the Guard” Toy Drive is off and running! Service members from the 2nd Brigade and all across the state are collecting toys at Five Below locations to help bring smiles to children in need. Please get out and support this amazing mission!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: Texas State Guard

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