TheĀ US Marine Toys for TotsĀ program started in 1947 in Los Angeles, California by Major Bill Hendricks. In 1948, it expanded into a nationwide community action project as the U. S. Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots Program. Ā The objective of Toys for Tots is to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas; to play an active role in the development of one of our nationās most valuable resources ā our children; to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign; and to contribute to better communities in the future. Ā Mr. Joseph Cinque, President of The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences has been participating in the program for over 15 years.