Our Founder

 Tina’s Annual Toy Drive was started by Tina Carletta, in 2016. While volunteering at her grandson school during the holiday season, she noticed a significant need. She was made aware that many of our local children go without Christmas gifts due to the unfortunate financial circumstances of their families. She had been searching for ways to give back to our community and decided to start an annual toy drive to help these families in need. 

As we know, there are many toy drives within our community. However, most of these organizations only disburse gifts to families who contact them. Tina’s Annual Toy Drive personally contacts families that have been identified by local schools, churches, and organizations that are in need during the holiday season. Toys for these families are then delivered straight to their doorstep making a guaranteed Christmas promise for the children.  Tina’s Annual Toy Drive quickly grew and provided toys for over 160 children in 2021.  It was this generous response from our community that prompted Tina to form Tina‘s Children’s Foundation, a non-profit organization 501 (C) 3. 

Our mission is to serve the local families in the north state. We provide resources directly to their home ensuring each family receives the support they need. In the end, our hope is that we fulfill our ultimate goal of putting a smile in a child's heart.