Local Tampa Area Dealership Cox Auto Volunteers Resources to Help Children in Need

Dec. 19, 2012 - PRLog -- Cox Auto of Bradenton (http://www.coxchevy.com/directions-hours) is offering Tampa area residents the chance to help brighten the holidays for kids in need this year. The dealership has teamed up with Toys for Tots to give kids that might not have anything under the tree at Christmas a present and a message of hope. Unwrapped toys can be dropped off at both Cox Mazda and Cox Chevrolet dealerships. Cox Chevrolet is located at 2900 Cortez Road West in Bradenton while Cox Mazda is located at 3101 Cortez Road West. Gifts can be dropped off during normal business hours, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sunday until the Christmas holiday.

Toys for Tots is a U.S. Marine Corps Reserve program that has made it a goal to assist underprivileged youth in becoming responsible and productive citizens. The program aims to support children in local communities across the country, taking place in all fifty states and more than 700 communities. The Marine Corps Reserves coordinate their efforts from their 163 reserve units with the help of local community organizations and veteran Marines. Local toy collection runs form mid October to mid December, with local businesses taking a key role in supporting the Toys for Tots campaign by providing a venue for donations, added visibility, and volunteer support.

Cox Auto group is a family business that has served Florida since 1932 as a Chevrolet dealership. Cox has continued to offer the entire Chevrolet lineup (http://www.coxchevy.com/new-vehicles) for the last 80 years and also carries the full range of Mazda vehicles, as well. Cox Auto is a full service dealership capable of providing top quality new and used auto sales, service, maintenance, repair, and support. To contact Cox Auto about the Toys for Tots drive or any automotive need call (866) 305-7928.