As traditional as is cold in December, the Department is once again participating in the U.S. Marine Corp's annual Toys for Tots campaign.

For many years, the Toys for Tots campaign has relied on the generosity of federal employees at HUD headquarters and other departments to provide gifts for thousands of less-fortunate children in the District of Columbia and the nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs.

To contribute to this year's drive, which runs through December 17, please place an unwrapped new gift - appropriate for any age from toddlers to teenagers - in one of the collection boxes now on display in the North and South lobbies.

Please help make this year's holidays happy and special for some child in need.