Federated Payments Kicks Off Annual Toys For Tots Drive
Federated Payments, a leading international provider of electronic payment services, launched its annual toy drive today benefiting the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program.
Online, November 9, 2009 (Newswire.com) - MELVILLE, NY - Federated Payments, a leading international provider of electronic payment services, launched its annual toy drive today by becoming an official sponsor and designated toy drop off site for the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program.
Jon Levitt, Federated Payments' CEO, reflects "Participating in this program each year is of great personal interest to me as well as to all our employees. For years, this has been a family tradition and I'm proud to expand that practice throughout our company. And now, given the current economic landscape, we are striving to top all previous records."
"Every day, we support the business needs of local merchants. Around the holidays, we look forward to giving back to the communities we live and work in. I can think of no more rewarding way than trying to make this season a little brighter for underprivileged children," states John Guirguis, Federated's President.
Toys for Tots is the Marine Corps' premier community action program, one of the nation's flagship charitable endeavors, an American tradition and a national treasure. For over 60 years, Marines have been the unchallenged leaders in looking after needy children at Christmas. The Toys for Tots message of hope for the future has motivated youngsters to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders. Toys for Tots has earned the distinction as a program which plays an important role in helping youngsters emerge from a background of poverty to adulthood as assets to society. Toys for Tots not only benefits children, but also has a positive impact on communities, on businesses - large and small, on the Marine Corps and on the nation.
