USM volleyball team makes donation to Toys for Tots [Video]

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) volleyball team took part in a toy drive that will benefit needy children throughout the Hattiesburg area.

On Tuesday, December 5, team members donated the collection to the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program with assistance from the University’s Center for Military Veterans, Service Members and Families.

“USM volleyball wanted to find a way to combine our match theme with a way to give to the local community,” said Head Coach Jenny Hazelwood. “Through many ideas and discussions, we came up with Celebrating Christmas and having a toy drive. Anyone who donated a toy got into the match for free. This was our second year doing this, and it has been a big success.

Drop-off sites on USM’s Hattiesburg campus include:

• Scianna Hall, breakroom area
• Graduate School office, J.B. George building
• Starbucks entrance, Cook Library
• Baptist Student Union, cafeteria area
• Veterans Center, front entrance

Janet Baldwin serves as …