Toys for Tots Helps Us Support Our Community as a Local Roofing Contractor
‘Tis the season for giving, and our team at Elite Roofing & Solar takes our role in our community seriously. For us, being a local Denver roofing contractor is about much more than just the work we do. It’s also important for us to give back when we have the chance, we know there are many who are less fortunate than us throughout our community.
Each year, the Elite Roofing & Solar team participates in a toy drive to support Toys for Tots, and 2024 was no different. In fact, this was the 10th consecutive year of the toy drive, marking a major milestone for all of us. Here’s how our team supported this incredible organization, and what this event means to us.
A Shopping Spree for Charity
Our annual toy drive includes two parts: a donation box placed in our office between October and December, and a one-day team shopping spree where we purchase toys in support of the organization.
For the shopping portion, members of our team made stops at major stores including Wal-Mart and Target to shop for children aged 3–12. Our goal was to purchase as many toys as we could and donate them, much like our Turkey Drive around Thanksgiving. All told, we wound up with 8–10 carts full of toys to contribute to Toys for Tots.
A Cause Close to Our Team
Toys for Tots is a wonderful organization that has been in operation since 1947. Established and run by the U.S. Marine Corps, the goal of Toys for Tots is to “through the gift of a new toy, help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America’s economically disadvantaged children.”
Our team is very passionate about this cause; in particular, Morgan Dillon at Elite Roofing & Solar, whose husband is a Marine, has volunteered with the organization for many years alongside her family and in many states throughout the U.S.
In addition, the mission of Toys for Tots is one that resonates with our entire team, as we all have our own families to think about and can empathize with the feeling of not having enough to purchase Christmas presents.
“Every kid wants toys for Christmas and not every parent can afford them,” said General Manager and VP Cody Hayes. “We want to provide a positive impact on our community and giving back is one of the best ways we know how to do that.”
With so much support for the organization and their mission throughout our team, working with Toys for Tots has been a no-brainer for years.
Putting Our Resources to Use
In addition to this event’s importance to our team, the toy drive also makes excellent use of our resources and manpower as a roofing contractor. We have many individuals on staff who participated in the shopping spree, helping to load and unload dozens of toys.
In addition, the trucks we use each day were perfect for hauling a high volume of toys from the stores to the donation site. The Toys for Tots warehouse is also ideally located, not far from our main office, making this entire event very streamlined.
Consider Supporting Toys for Tots
While the main push for donations occurs during the holiday season, Toys for Tots is happy to receive support throughout the year. Our team participates via our toy drive and donation box, but monetary donations and other support is always welcomed. You can learn more about supporting Toys for Tots on their website.
Elite Roofing & Solar: Roofing Contractor Supporting Our Community
As a local roofing contractor, it’s important to all of us to establish a spirit of giving back throughout our team. After all, we call this area home too, and as a company of families, we understand the need to support our loved ones. We’re proud of our team’s participation this year and we look forward to continuing to provide support in 2025.
