For the 5th year in a row, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office has participated in the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots Program. Founded in 1947 by Major Bill Hendricks, USMCR, and adopted by the United States Marine Corps in 1948, the mission of the Toys For Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children.
The primary goal of the Toys For Tots Program is to deliver a message of hope to less fortunate youngsters that will assist them in becoming responsible, productive, patriotic citizens. With the full support of Sheriff Mike Evans, Cpl. Michael Naecker spearheaded the participation of the Sheriff’s Office with the Toys For Tots Program. Cpl. Naecker served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve for 6 years.
Since the Sheriff’s Office’s initial participation, the Calvert County Detention Center and the Circuit Court of Calvert County have been added to increase the number of toys going to kids in Calvert County. “This is a great program. There is no better feeling than to put a smile on the face of a child during the Christmas holiday season”, exclaimed Sheriff Evans.
