Second Chance Toys

Brownies of Amsterdam Elementary School Troop 35 Rescue & Donate Second Chance Toys

The Brownies of Amsterdam Elementary School Troop 35 collected approximately 250 toys from many generous people in the community.

Chelsea, Julie, Taylor, Isabella, Ann Marie, Jessica, Jenna, Angela, Christina, Cara, and Riya spent part of a meeting decorating a toy collection box and creating a poster for the Toy Rescue Drive.  For the poster, Co-Op Leader Claudia Ganas helped each girl trace their hand and titled it “The Earth is in Our Hands”.  They placed the flyer to collect clean, gently used toys in the center of their poster.  They also sent a flyer home with all students in their school. For the next two weeks they watched their toy collection box overflow in the entry way of their school.     

The photo with some of the brownies was taken after only the first week of the troops toy rescue efforts. The teachers from the Somerset County Head Start programs at 3 different schools will get first pick of the toys for their classrooms. The remaining toys will go to low income families in the local community. "Great job girls and great program Second Chance Toys" noted the Co-Op Troop Leader, Alisa Ugalde, who organized the program.          

                            

Second Chance Toys Forms Distinguished Board of Advisors

As a means to cultivate insights and guide our ideas to achieve our vision, Second Chance Toys has formed an Advisory Board of distinguished professionals. Members include:

• Dale Bornstein, Partner/Director, Global Practices, Ketchum
• Leslie Leventman, Executive Vice President, MTV Networks
• Craig Scott, President & CEO, TargetRx
• Jerry Shereshewsky, CEO, Grandparents.com
• Bronna Lipton, Spanish Teacher, Scotch Plains– Fanwood Public Schools
• Shelly Lipton, Chief Marketing Officer, Grandparents.com

1-800-GOT-JUNK? Provides Pick-up and Delivery of Toys Collected at Investors Savings Bank Branches

To us, your gently used toys are certainly not junk!!Demonstrating dedication to community service and the Second Chance Toys mission of rescuing and recycling plastic toys, 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, jumped in to help transport toys collected from several branches of Investors Savings Bank. By bringing together the community and local businesses, the vision of Second Chance Toys becoming a national organization is getting closer to reality. To learn more about 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, go to www.1800gotjunk.com. To find an Investors Savings Bank branch near you, go to www.isbnj.com. And to learn more about how you, your community or business can get involved in supporting us in our efforts to rescue and recycle a greater number of plastic toys for needy children, please contact us at slipton@secondchancetoys.org.

1-800-GOT-JUNK? Helps Second Chance Toys Rescue Plastic Toys That Are NOT Junk

1-800-GOT-JUNK? will be assisting Second Chance Toys in rescuing plastic toys by not only donating those they collect but also in providing pick-up and transportation services from the growing number of plastic toy drop-off locations being established.

1-800-GOT-JUNK? is pioneering an industry that is helping people de-clutter and live cleaner, better lives. Whether it’s an old sofa or old lawn furniture in the garage, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? removes it for you. Founded in 1989, 1-800-GOT-JUNK? has more than 300 franchise locations in North America, Australia and the United Kingdom. For more information on their services, call 1-800-468-5865 or go to www.1800gotjunk.com

ATTENTION SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS: Help Make Second Chance Toys Part of Earth Week 2008 Activities

In order to help build a groundswell of support and involvement around the Second Chance Toys mission of rescuing and refurbishing plastic toys for needy children, we're looking for schools, community and religious groups around the country to incorporate this plastic toy recycling initiative into their activities to commemorate Earth Week 2008 observances (April 18 - April 27). PLEASE help us bring Second Chance Toys to more communities throughout the state and the U.S. There are a ton of plastic toys to be saved from the landfills and an equal number of children in need of toys. The life lessons kids can learn from their participation are numerous and include a better understanding of the importance in protecting our environment and giving of themselves to help children in need. If you are interested in creating a program similar to the model programs already created (Click Here) please contact us at slipton@secondchancetoys.org so we can help in any way possible.

Batteries Needed for Rescued Toys

As Second Chance Toys continues rescuing hundreds of toys for needy children, the need for batteries is growing. Many of the battery operated plastic toys we receive are inoperable for children to enjoy. Please help and let us know of a source for all kinds of batteries to fuel these toys for kids. We are in need of AAA, AA, C and D batteries whether Duracell, Energizer, Eveready or generic. Please contact us at slipton@secondchancetoys.org with donations of any kind. Help us bring these toys back to life!!

Your Help is Needed!!!

Please help Second Chance Toys identify families, schools, students, Girl Scouts, kid's clubs, environmental groups, community organizations or religious groups that are looking to do something good through a great community service project.

There are plenty of toys to be rescued and loads of organizations with children in need of our toys. What we really need is your help in creating the much needed bridge between the toys and the kids. Email everyone you know and let them know about Second Chance Toys!!

Our goal is to encourage others to adopt this wonderful community service program whether it's on a once a year basis or an ongoing program. Please help us spread the word and let us know if you know of others interested in helping save our environment and contribute to needy children.

Thanks in advance for your help in spreading the word with everyone you know!!!!

Together we can really make a difference!

Investors Savings Bank Adds Five Toy Drop-off Locations

Investors Savings Bank (https://www.isbnj.com), an independent community bank in New Jersey has opened more of it's doors to help facilitate the collection of Second Chance Toys in the Morris and Essex County areas. The six branches which are accepting toys include Madison, Livingston Plaza, Livingston SBA, Chatham, Denville Commons and Denville Station. For a complete list of location addresses and hours, please go to http://www.isbnj.com/home/loc.