Hundreds of real estate agents and employees with Long & Foster Real Estate, including those at the Tri-Cities Southpark office participated in the company’s Toys for Tots community service event. The Tri-Cities Southpark office collected more than fifty-two toys to donate to the organization.

Long & Foster also raised thousands of dollars for Toys for Tots to purchase toys and distribute them where needed.

“The Toys for Tots initiative is always a fun, important cause and we’re excited to have been able to take part again and provided a convenient drop-off location for the community,” said Nancy Steinke, manager of the Tri-Cities Southpark office. “It’s great to know that by collecting toys throughout the holiday season, our efforts help ensure children who are less fortunate in our area have a more cheerful holiday.”

This year marked the company’s 34th year participating in the holiday collection campaign. Long & Foster’s offices throughout eight states and the District of Columbia worked to collect toys for the organization. Once collected, Toys for Tots distributes the donated toys to children in need through churches and social welfare agencies.

“Giving back to the many communities in which we live and work is important to our Long & Foster family, which is why we participate in the Toys for Tots drive year after year,” said Patrick Bain, president and chief operating officer of The Long & Foster Companies. “The U.S. Marines have built a tremendous program with Toys for Tots, and our employees, agents and their clients appreciate and enjoy the opportunity to share the holiday spirit with children who might not receive anything otherwise.”

Long & Foster Real Estate is one of the nation’s top real estate companies as part of HomeServices of America. For more information, visit LongandFoster.com.