103 Years of Toy for Joy: The Salvation Army’s Holiday Mission

As the holidays approach, the spirit of giving takes center stage, and few organizations represent that spirit more than The Salvation Army. In the Pioneer Valley, the annual Toy for Joy campaign is entering its remarkable 103rd year, continuing a legacy of bringing holiday cheer to local families in need. In this episode of So That Reminds Me, co-hosts Chris Maza and Dennis Hackett are joined by Danielle LaTaille, social services director for The Salvation Army, and Capt. Stacy McNeil, Springfield Corps co-commander. They share an inside look at the growing needs across our community, the stories behind Toy for Joy, and how local generosity continues to make a life-changing impact season after season.

• Intro: 0:09
• Welcome, Danielle and Capt. Stacy: 9:00
• Toy for Joy’s longevity: 10:50
• Capt. Stacy’s impressions as a newcomer: 12:02
• Broader impacts of Toy for Joy: 13:36
• Toy for Joy’s focus on literacy: 16:49
• Toy for Joy timelines and logistics: 18:31
• Importance of volunteers: 23:27
• Other Salvation Army programming: 25:44
• How to support the Salvation Army and Toy for Joy: 28:50