Donor Relations Manager, Marine Toys for Tots Foundation

2015 – 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jennifer Laine on November 30th. For ten years, Jennifer served as our Donor Relations Manager, but her title only begins to describe the depth of her commitment to our mission and the countless lives she touched.

Jennifer’s connection to Toys for Tots ran deep—it was in her blood. Her father served as one of our Vice Presidents for more than two decades, and Jennifer grew up immersed in the Foundation’s mission. Long before she officially joined our team in 2015, she had been serving Toys for Tots in an unofficial capacity, making her a true legacy whose dedication to our cause spanned far beyond her ten-year tenure. The Foundation wasn’t just her workplace; it was her family’s calling and her life’s passion.

Jennifer’s contributions extended far beyond daily operations. Jennifer played a key role in improving our donor services and ensuring every interaction reflected the values she embodied: politeness, empathy, confidence, and compassion. She managed the complexities of our operations with meticulous attention to detail and unwavering reliability.

But what truly set Jennifer apart was not found in any job description. We would be hard-pressed to find an employee who cared more about the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation than Jennifer did. Her passion for supporting the children we serve was genuine and infectious. She trained our staff, prepared materials for our Board, and handled countless behind-the-scenes tasks that kept our Foundation running smoothly—all while maintaining the warmth and dedication that made her irreplaceable.

Jennifer’s legacy lives on in the hundreds of thousands of children who received toys because of her work, in the donors who felt valued and appreciated through her interactions, and in the systems and standards she helped build that will continue to serve our mission for years to come.

We are grateful for the ten years we had with Jennifer, for her exceptional service, and for the example she set for all of us. She will be deeply missed by her colleagues, the Marine Corps family, and everyone whose lives she touched through her work at the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

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The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation