A Dallas company has pledged to collect 1 million toys for the 2025 Arlington-Dallas Toys for Tots campaign.
Move Solutions kicked off its Toys for Tots campaign on Oct. 16 at its Irving warehouse to announce the company’s plan to provide transportation, logistics and material support for the second year in a row.
Move Solutions has dedicated 25,000 square feet of warehouse space to gather toys from over 7,500 donation boxes across North Texas.
“Life is about what you do, and life is about how you help others,” said Michael Monette, co-founder and CEO of Total Office Solutions, the umbrella organization that oversees Move Solutions. “When life has helped you, however you got there, that’s the time to be helping others, and we believe in that.”
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Watson Robinson, coordinator of Arlington-Dallas Toys for Tots, served 12 years as an active-duty Marine and later joined the reserves before retiring in 2015. He now works as an assistant principal at Jerry L. Walker Middle School in Little Elm and has overseen Toy for Tots campaigns since 1988.
“Being able to provide kids in Dallas County and Arlington with toys is what drives me,” Robinson said.
In 2024, Move Solutions distributed approximately 350,000 toys to children in North Texas and now aims to collect 1 million toys before Christmas. The company will supplement donations to reach its target, but officials are optimistic that the number of donations will continue to grow.
“We have already been getting donations a bit sooner than last year,” said Megan Monette, vice president of national accounts for Move Solutions. “These toys are really helping families and helping kids that wouldn’t otherwise have something to open on Christmas.”
Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Kelvin Edwards said children appreciate any toy they receive during the holidays. He now works to help Robinson and Move Solutions bring toys to children for Christmas.
“We can still make a difference in every kid’s life,” Edwards said. “If we put more into their education and take a lot more stress off them, they’ll be in a position where they can do great things.”
In Dallas, about 17% of residents live below the federal poverty line, and with Christmas around the corner, many parents are hoping to see their children smile during the holidays. To meet their needs, Robinson and Move Solutions hope to receive more donations from the community.
Donors can support the Arlington-Dallas Toys for Tots campaign in several ways, including starting a crowdfunding campaign, finding their nearest drop-off location or making a direct monetary donation through the official website before the Dec. 19 deadline. Families in need can also request toys by contacting a local agency listed on the website.
“You can come stop by our office; you can drop off the toys, or call the office and ask to come pick them up,” Megan Monette said.
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