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Keller Williams- Toys for Tots

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY COLLECTS OVER 500 TOYS FOR WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA CHILDREN

First Annual Christmas Tree Exchange and Toy Drive to Benefit Toys for Tots Foundation

(Alexandria, VA)-  In the spirit of the holiday season, Keller Williams Realty in Alexandria - Kingstowne is proud to announce the success of the company's first annual Christmas Tree Exchange & Toy Donation. Saturday, December 7, 2013, Keller Williams agents and employees partnered with United States Marines and Toys for Tots to collect more than 500 hundred new toys for deserving Washington area children.  In exchange for a generous toy donation, Keller Williams employees distributed 275 hand-seared Christmas trees and wreaths to valued clients and customers.  As a personal Christmas gift, clients received a fresh cut, 6 to 7 foot fraser fir from Angel Wings Christmas Tree Farm in Hillsville, Virginia.

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KW Owner/Operating Principal, Dan Rochon, said a special thank you to organizer and KW agent, Steve Falkowitz,  "Your leadership, organization and commitment to this event made a huge difference. Your efforts have impacted our community, our associates our clients and many children that will benefit from the participation of all."  

Since 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed more than 469 million toys to over 216 million children across the country.  Keller Williams holiday festivities also included a visit from Santa Claus and delicious holiday treats.   Toys for Tots coordinators will now store the collected toys in central warehouses where the toys are sorted by age and gender.

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