Lindsay Kinsmen Toy Drive
| First Name | Doug |
| Last Name | Dent |
| dougdent58@hotmail.com | |
| Club Name | Kinsmen Club of Lindsay |
| District # | 8 |
| Number of Members | 11-25 |
| Community Size | Medium-sized community (20,000-100,000) |
| Community Type | Urban |
| Project Name | Lindsay Kinsmen Toy Drive |
| Type of Project (check all that apply) | Toy or Coat Drive, Hamper Program, Adopt-a-Family |
| If other, please describe | |
| Was this project a fundraiser? | No |
| Description of project | In 1947, a need for toys was recognized in the community by the local Lindsay Kinsmen Club for children who may not otherwise experience the joy of receiving a toy at Christmas time We collect & purchase toys for needy CHILDREN |
| Service Hours | 100+ |
| Did you leverage this project as a way to recruit new members? | Yes |
| If you answered yes to the question above, please explain: | We invite anyone in the community to participate & assist anyway they can. |
| How was this project promoted in your community? | Radio, paper, internet, Facebook, twitter |
| What were some challenges you faced with this project, and how could your project be improved? | Money to purchase toys is a big issue. Also, filling the toy barrels that we place in various locations in the community. |
| What was the approximate budget for this project? | $10,000-$15,000 |
| If the project was a fundraiser, what were the sources of revenue for this project? | Althought not an official fund raiser, our Toy Mountain raises both funds & awareness. NOTE: Value of project does not reflect toys donated |
| If this was a fundraiser, how much money was raised (minus expenses)? | Not Applicable |
| What were the expenses for this project? | As a result of years of looking for places to store toys & barrels we are now leasing an industrial warehouse. Purchase of toys is the next biggest expense. This year we spent about $ 6,000 on toys. |
| Is there anything else you would like to share that would assist another club in duplicating this project in their community? | This involves the whole community & all of our club! |