JOIN US IN GIVING BACK THROUGH OUR 2024 TOY DRIVE
For over 20 years, Mark Carroll & Friends Charity has focused their philanthropic efforts on meeting the needs of Atlanta’s underserved communities with all proceeds benefiting the Atlanta Public Schools, STEM Programs, and Scholarship Programs. Their largest event, their annual Toy Drive, serves The Georgia Foster Care Program and benefits children displaced or awaiting their forever homes.
2024 TOY DRIVE
The 2024 Mark Carroll and Friends Toy Drive Party will be Atlanta’s most highly sought-after part of the holiday season. Thank you to all who attended and helped to make this year’s event a huge success! If you were unable to attend but still would like to donate please feel free to do so here. We will continue to accept donations through the end of the year and funds will help support the recovery efforts in Asheville, North Carolina.
WE BELIEVE THAT ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD
The Mark Carroll and Friends charity directly supports non-profit organizations responding to an immediate, tangible need to help kids who are unable to help themselves. Our mission is to enhance the lives of those we serve to ensure they will have equal opportunities to the tools and resources that will empower them to become productive and successful members of society.
HOW IT ALL BEGAN WITH MARK CARROLL IN 2003
A social entrepreneur and humanitarian, Mark Carroll followed his belief that one person could make a difference in his community. With the goal of impacting the lives of thousands of children in need, Mark tirelessly worked to gain the support of his friends and local community members to found Mark Carroll and Friends Charity.
During an intimate dinner party in 2003, where Mark requested each guest bring a toy to donate to a local toy drive, the inspiration for Mark Carroll and Friends Charity was planted. Each year the dinner party invitation list got larger and the toy donations multiplied. Quickly, Mark realized the generosity of his community needed to be met with a trusted source for distributing their kindness, hence, the Mark Carroll and Friends Charity was realized and established as a 501(c3) in 2012. Over 17 years now, additional annual events – including a black-tie event to raise monies for after school programs, funding for teachers to apply towards fine arts programs, school supplies, as well as educational scholarships – have been established to expand the charity’s reach within the Atlanta community.
While the charity began with Mark’s vision, the success depends on the support of the community.
Mark and Friends Charity
P.O. BOX 4793 ATLANTA GA 30302 | info@markandfriends.org
