Toy Rescue Mission: Bringing Joy to the South Sound Community

Toy Rescue Mission (TRM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing smiles to low-income children and seniors by refurbishing and recycling gently-used toys. Proudly serving the South Sound for over 25 years, TRM operates with the heart and hands of dedicated volunteers, receiving no state or federal funding. They provide essential services by accepting new and gently used toys and gift cards, ensuring that special days like birthdays and holidays are memorable for those in need. Every year, TRM distributes over 1,000 Easter baskets and organizes Christmas gifts for hundreds of children, making a significant impact on the community.

The Heart Behind the Mission: Martha Davis

Martha Davis, the dedicated leader of Toy Rescue Mission, has been instrumental in keeping the mission running since 2006. Under her leadership, TRM provides gifts for children up to 15 years old during birthdays, Christmas, and other special occasions and supplies school essentials, Halloween costumes, winter coats, and more. Davis’ deep commitment to helping children and families in need extends beyond seasonal events, ensuring that support is available throughout the year. More on Martha’s Mission can be found here.

The Doty Group's "Christmas in July" Campaign

This July, The Doty Group is excited to launch a new tradition with the "Christmas in July" campaign to support TRM. Our goal is to rally the community to collect toys, party supplies, gift wraps, and funds to help keep TRM’s mission alive and its facility operational. We aim to gather shelf-ready new toys, gently used toys (excluding Barbies), gift cards, and monetary donations to support their efforts year-round.

How You Can Help

• Donate: Contribute to our Amazon Wishlist here, or by scanning the QR Code below. Your donation will directly support children and seniors in our community.

  We are currently accepting:

  • Board games (new or used)

  • Books for ages 1 to 15

  • Christmas stockings

  • Christmas wrapping paper

  • Game consoles in any format (new or used)

  • Gift cards (iTunes, Starbucks, Google Play, etc.)

  • Hair appliances in good working order

  • Lap blankets and walker bags for the Senior Program

  • Monetary donations

  • New toys (especially for ages 10 and up)

  • Portable electronics (alarm clocks, etc.)

  • Puzzles

  • Stuffed animals (new or used)

  • Candy canes

    *Due to storage limitations, TRM cannot accept small trinkets, large riding toys, Barbies, or toys with missing or broken parts.

• Volunteer: TRM is urgently in need of volunteers for tasks such as toy washing, electronic repairs, data entry, and event organization. Bilingual volunteers, especially those who speak Spanish and Russian dialects, are needed as personal shoppers to assist families.

• Spread the Word: Share this campaign with your friends, family, and social networks to help us reach as many people as possible.

Join Us in Making a Difference

Together, we can help TRM continue its mission of bringing joy to children and seniors in our community. Your support can make a significant difference, ensuring that every child has a reason to smile and that every senior feels remembered. For more information, visit Toy Rescue Mission's website here.

Thank you for your support!