Closeout Retailer Brings Holiday Joy to
Families in Need at Christmas
HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings,
Inc. (Ollie's), America's largest retailer of brand name closeout
merchandise, is proud to announce that it has raised over
$1.1 million for the Marine Toys for
Tots Program. From November
3rd to December
7th, participating Ollie's stores collected
donations at checkout and served as official drop-off locations for
customers to donate new toys and books to help bring the joy of
Christmas to kids and families in the communities Ollie's
serves.
"Partnering with Toys for Tots for the last five years has been
an incredible honor, and this year's record-breaking donations are
a testament to the generosity of our customers and dedicated team,"
said John Swygert, Chief Executive
Officer of Ollie's. "Thank you to everyone who donated to support
our local communities. Together we've helped make the holiday
season brighter for millions of kids and families in need."
"In 2024, the Marine Toys for Tots Program reached unprecedented
milestones, delivering nearly 25 million toys, books, and gifts to
over 10 million disadvantaged children across the Nation. Our
mission is to ensure that every child feels a sense of hope for a
brighter future, and we are deeply grateful for the unwavering
support from Ollie's," said LtGen
Laster, USMC (Retired), CEO of the Marine Toys for Tots
Foundation. "Ollie's dedication to fundraising and toy collection
in their stores makes it possible for us to reach even more
children in need year after year, spreading optimism, happiness,
and the magic of Christmas to millions of underprivileged children
in communities across the Nation."
About Ollie's
We are America's largest retailer of
closeout merchandise and excess inventory, offering Real Brands and
Real Bargain prices®! We offer extreme value on brand name products
in a variety of departments, including housewares, food, books and
stationery, bed and bath, floor coverings, toys, health and beauty
aids, and more. We currently operate 557 stores in 31 states and
growing! For more information, visit www.ollies.us.
About Marine Toys for Tots
Toys for Tots, a 77-year
National charitable program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve,
provides year-round joy, comfort, and hope to economically
disadvantaged children across the Nation through the gift of a new
toy or book. Since 1947, the Program has evolved and grown
exponentially, having delivered hope and the magic of Christmas to
301 million children in need. For more information, visit
www.toysfortots.org.
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