Toys for Tots
Seasonal collection, fundraising, and distribution work supporting children throughout northwest Alabama.
National Toys for Tots (opens in a new tab)
Service in northwest Alabama
Programs & Impact
Local impact
2,448
Children Served in 2025
Local reporting says Detachment 1477’s 2025 Toys for Tots work benefited 2,448 children across Franklin, Lauderdale, Colbert, Marion, and Winston counties.
Reported by the Franklin County Times (opens in a new tab), May 27, 2026. Detachment leadership should confirm annual figures before future updates.
What we do
Service Takes Many Forms
Programs change with community needs and volunteer capacity. These are the principal areas reflected in the detachment’s public work and leadership roles.
Shoals Area Young Marines
Leadership, discipline, teamwork, community service, veteran appreciation, and healthy living for youth ages eight through high school graduation.
Meet the Young MarinesVeteran Resource Connections
Connections to accredited benefits assistance, transition support, family resources, and other established veteran services.
Request AssistanceMarine for Life
Employment, education, and community connections for transitioning Marines and their families.
Explore Marine for Life (opens in a new tab)Community Service
Volunteer work, veteran recognition, patriotic observances, and partnerships that keep Marine Corps values active in the Shoals.
See Detachment ActivityFundraisers & Fellowship
Golf tournaments, community events, monthly meetings, and the Marine Corps Birthday Ball bring people together in service and camaraderie.
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Honor and remembrance
Preserving Marine Corps Traditions
Detachment members help carry Marine Corps customs into memorial services, patriotic observances, veteran recognition, and community ceremonies when requested and available. This visible service honors those who went before us and keeps their example present for the next generation.
Contact the DetachmentDeveloping leaders
Shoals Area Young Marines
The local Young Marines program gives young people meaningful opportunities to lead, serve, honor veterans, and build the discipline to live a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
Learn About the Program
Put service into action