Community Involvement

Children: Under privileged children, aged birth to 15, is our primary target group.

Domestic Violence: Focus on children in battered women’s shelters and child-study treatment centers.

Women: A majority of the families we serve are single-parent households, with the mother being the primary provider.

Voluntarism: TRM provides a fun activity and learning environment for individuals, families, and groups.

Environment: Restoring and re-distributing toys keeps them from adding to the burden at our local landfills! We receive regular updates of recalled toys from the Consumer Products Safety Commission in an effort to ensure that we are distributing safe products! Check out our Environmental Impact Statement!

Arts in the Community: Encouraging creativity and artistic expression in children who might not otherwise have access to the necessary supplies.

Seniors: Seniors in care facilities are our second greatest target group. In addition, seniors who are able are encouraged to become involved in the restoration process.

Diversity: TRM serves a diverse population. Our donations go to people in need, regardless of ethnic background. We promote volunteer participation across all age, ethnic groups and economic strata.

Literacy: By providing books and "Buddies" (matching stuffed toys or story-characters), our Book Buddies Program encourages imagination and a desire for reading in young children.