(SCC) — As the holiday season approaches, the Saipan Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, is proud to announce the official launch of the 2025 Toys for Tots campaign.
This year’s campaign will be hosted by the Chamber’s Armed Forces Committee, which will lead efforts to engage the community, coordinate collection sites, and ensure the success of this meaningful initiative.
The program will officially kick off during the Chamber’s October general membership meeting on October 1, 2025, and will run through Dec. 10, 2025. Dedicated to bringing joy and hope to children across the CNMI, Toys for Tots ensures that every child has the opportunity to experience the magic of receiving a holiday gift.
Over the years, the Toys for Tots campaign has grown in both reach and impact across the Marianas. In 2024, a total of 4,227 toys, stocking stuffers, and books were collected and distributed throughout the Commonwealth. In 2022, the Chamber helped gather 2,602 toys, including 800 sent from Guam to Tinian and Rota and another 300 shipped locally to families in need. Even during the challenges of the pandemic in 2021, the program distributed more than 3,400 toys, a 62 percent increase from the year before. These milestones reflect not only the generosity of donors but also the strong partnerships that make this campaign possible year after year.
“This campaign is one of the most meaningful traditions we host each year because it truly embodies the spirit of community,” said Kimm C. Camacho, executive director of the Saipan Chamber of Commerce. “Every toy donated is more than just a gift, it’s a reminder to a child that they are seen, cared for, and loved by their community. We are proud to continue this partnership with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz and invite everyone in the CNMI to join us in making this holiday season brighter for our children.”
This year, the Chamber and Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz invite businesses, organizations, and individuals to join in this effort. Establishments may serve as official toy collection sites, host monetary donation boxes at their registers, or make direct financial contributions, all of which will go toward purchasing new toys, books, or games for children in need. Businesses are also encouraged to offer special promotions or discounts to inspire customer donations and help spread the holiday spirit.
Marine Corps Toys for Tots is about more than gift-giving, it is about creating joy, spreading kindness, and showing families in our community that they are not alone during the holidays. With many families still facing economic challenges, the 2025 campaign is especially important in ensuring that children across Saipan, Tinian, Rota, and the CNMI experience the warmth and excitement of the holiday season.
The Saipan Chamber of Commerce urges all members of the community to participate and make a difference. To become a donation site, request a donation box, or learn more about how to get involved, contact the Saipan Chamber of Commerce at (670) 234-7150 or email contactus@saipanchamber.org/.
“Together as one, we can make this holiday season brighter for every child in the Marianas.”
About the SCC
The Saipan Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization whose mission is to serve its members as a resource, enhancing the quality of business and life on Saipan. Its vision is to create an island where businesses, families, and communities succeed as one. To learn more about the Saipan Chamber of Commerce visit www.saipanchamber.com/, call (670) 234-7150 or email contactus@saipanchamber.org/.
