Listen "Strengthening Holiday Giving: A Conversation with United Way of Dane County"
Episode Synopsis
Making holiday giving more accessible, connected, and community-driven.In this episode of The Home Comfort Zone, Theresa interviews Hannah Stowell, Director of Corporate & Community Engagement at United Way of Dane County, to break down how Toys for Tots truly works behind the scenes—and how it has evolved to better serve families across the county.Hannah shares how United Way partners with the U.S. Marine Corps, school districts, nonprofits, and over 1,000 volunteers to ensure kids ages 0–14 receive meaningful gifts during the holidays. No long drives. No long lines. Just community, connection, and care.🎁 You’ll learn:How the Toys for Tots partnership began in Dane CountyWhy accessibility and trusted community partners make a huge differenceWhat gifts are most needed—especially for ages 9–14How local schools and nonprofits help identify families in needWays to support the program through donations or volunteeringIf you’d like to donate toys, drop them off at All Comfort Services or find one of 100+ drop-off sites across Dane County.🎁 Toy drop-off: At All Comfort Services at 5245 Voges Road, Madison, Wisconsin or more than 100 locations across Dane County. 🔗http://www.allcomfortservices.com🧸 Amazon wishlist: Available at 🔗 http://www.unitedwayofdanecounty.org🙋♀️ Volunteer opportunities: 🔗 http://www.volunteertime.org Together, we can make the holidays brighter for local families. ❤️
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