PERRYSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Owens Community College’s Office of Veterans Services is looking to spread holiday cheer to those less fortunate children by collaborating with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and hosting its second annual Toy Drive, Nov. 27 – Dec. 12.

 Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 27, Veterans Services, in collaboration with the Office of Human Resources, will accept new and unwrapped toys as part of a collaborative effort with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The donation drive will run through Dec. 12. All collected donations will then be delivered to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for distribution to needy children in the surrounding communities.

“All children should experience the joys of the holiday season,” said Vickie Adams, Owens Director of Veterans Services. “Owens Community College is once again looking to spread cheer to less fortunate children throughout Northwest Ohio by hosting its annual toy drive. I encourage local residents to give back and brighten a child’s holiday season with a toy donation.”

 Donations can be dropped off on the College’s Toledo-area Campus, which is located on Oregon Road in Perrysburg Township, in the College Hall Room 130B.

 Owens’ Office of Veterans Services is dedicated to assisting veterans, active service persons, reservists and eligible dependents in their pursuit of a college education. Over 340 individuals representing the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Coast Guard are involved in Owens’ veterans services programs. The College recently earned the distinction of being designated as a Military Friendly School by Victory Media, a nationally-recognized media entity for military personnel transitioning into civilian life. The 2013 Military Friendly Schools listing honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools for exemplary efforts in embracing America’s military service members and veterans as students.

 For more information about the toy drive, call  (567) 661-8387 or  1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 8387.