Below you will find a list of FAQ's, also known as Frequently Asked Questions. Simply click on the plus sign next to an FAQ that is of interest to you.
Who do we help?
All boys and girls that currently reside within the boundaries
of the Brandon school district. If you are unsure
of the district boundries, please
click here, or call the Brandon school district
offices at: 1-248-627-1866 Be advised, the
map is for reference only.
Is
there an age limit for the children you help?
The ages we support are from age 1 to 12 years of age.
If you have a question regarding your child(ren) please
contact us at: 1-248-795-5281
How
do families qualify for the Christmas Community Toy Store?
Qualifiying for the CCTS is streamline. If your
family qualifies for OCEF assistance, and there are
dependents ages 1 year to 12 years of age, you are
qualified.
What
if I only need Christmas gifts for my child?
If you are only in need of christmas gifts for your
dependents you will need to contact OCEF direct to be
certified. If you meet the criteria for OCEF, the
representative will issue you an OCEF id#, normally your
first name followed by numbers. You will also be
given a time slot for shopping. Please arrive to
the Toy Store a minimum of 15 minutes prior on December
14, 2013
When,
Where and How do parents sign up
When is sign up: November 25, 2013 from 3pm-7pm
Where: Inside Hardy Hall located at St. Anne Catholic Church 825 S. Ortonville Rd.
How: Before food distribution begins, parents are asked by the CCTS volunteers if there is a child or children that meet the age criteria. If there are, the volunteer will write down your OCEF id# and ask you to choose a time for shopping the Toy Store. Toy Store will open on December 14 for one day only.
Where: Inside Hardy Hall located at St. Anne Catholic Church 825 S. Ortonville Rd.
How: Before food distribution begins, parents are asked by the CCTS volunteers if there is a child or children that meet the age criteria. If there are, the volunteer will write down your OCEF id# and ask you to choose a time for shopping the Toy Store. Toy Store will open on December 14 for one day only.
What
about Privacy?
Your privacy and that of your family members is held in
the highest regard. Volunteers have no knowledge
of a clients family name, address or phone number.
We only require your OCEF id# so that we know you have
been certified by OCEF.
How
is the money that is donated put to use within the Community
Christmas Toy Store?
Monies raised are used in December, the night prior to
the Toy Store opening. Toy Store volunteers set
out to local stores to purchase supplements that are
needed. Such as but not limited to: pillows,
batteries, pens, pencils and crayons.
Portions of funds raised also pay for: Christmas wrapping paper, tape, ribbons, etc. that are given out to families so that they can wrap the presents received at the Toy Store. As with any license, our 501c3 status has a yearly fee that needs to be paid, our booth at Septemberfest, our P.O box, as well as hosting costs and registration fees for this website.
Portions of funds raised also pay for: Christmas wrapping paper, tape, ribbons, etc. that are given out to families so that they can wrap the presents received at the Toy Store. As with any license, our 501c3 status has a yearly fee that needs to be paid, our booth at Septemberfest, our P.O box, as well as hosting costs and registration fees for this website.
If
I know someone who is in need of assistance, who should I
contact at CCTS?
Please feel free to contact our main number,
1-248-795-5281 so that we can put you in contact with
the correct person(s).
What
information will I need to bring with me the day the Toy
Store opens?
Simply bring your OCEF id# with you, and arrive 15
minutes prior to your shopping time.
Am
I the only shopper in the Toy Store?
Within your time slot, there will be approximately 7
other families. Because there is not a specified
shopping time limit, there may be other clients from the
previous time slots, still shopping.
How
are the toys distributed, and by whom?
Toys are taken home with the clients.
Toys are placed in
non see through black bags.
If needed, there are volunteers that will assist you with getting the items you have choosen to your vehicle.
If needed, there are volunteers that will assist you with getting the items you have choosen to your vehicle.
I
want to bring my child(ren) with me so they can pick out
what they want. Is that OK?
Only parents and / or legal guardians are allowed
in the Toy Store at any time. If you have a child or
children that need to be taken care of while you shop,
it is best to make arrangements prior to your shopping.
We do not offer babysitting or any other form of
caregiving.
You
mentioned you have to pay for your 501c3 status and this
website. Why is that?
In order for us to pass back to you the ability to
donate items, money and volunteer hours on a tax free
basis, the State of Michigan requires that ALL 501c3
organizations pay a yearly fee in order to keep that
status.
This website is being hosted and has been registered via an outside company. It would be too expensive for the Community Christmas Toy Store to be its own host. We also must register our domain with a registrar, like you would a car with the DMV.
Tony, owner of Kbaam.com, volunteers his time and talents as a website specialist to the Community Christmas Toy Store.
This website is being hosted and has been registered via an outside company. It would be too expensive for the Community Christmas Toy Store to be its own host. We also must register our domain with a registrar, like you would a car with the DMV.
Tony, owner of Kbaam.com, volunteers his time and talents as a website specialist to the Community Christmas Toy Store.
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~ U.S. Mail Address ~
Community Christmas Toy Store
P.O. Box 733
Ortonville, Mich. 48462
1-248-627-2641
Click on our 501(c)(3) Org # 27-2467807
to view our IRS deduction status.