Many churches in the area do Angel Trees, where a tree is put up with ornaments on it with the name of a child who has a parent or parents who are incarcerated on it. You select a child and send them a gift "from the parent" who is in prison. If you really want to get more personal with things, or just donate in a different way, I think going to a local church and selecting some kids off the Angel Tree would be a great way to get those trains out.

I think LAYC is collecting, according to the Wilson weekly emails

I donate to this every year.

http://www.toysrus.com/wishlist/search/index.jsp?_flowExecutionKey=_c4E1DBE58-A866-97BA-CDDB-1D3ED559D0DF_k17211EF4-6DA8-1340-E5C1-4A4B4DEB6421&overrideStore=TRUS

http://www.facebook.com/MichaelOher

I have nothing against the charity, but was wondering if there are other non-profits that need toys. I figure that most that do end up getting their toys from Toys 4 Tots but am still wondering what else is out there. Maybe some group homes for kids waiting for adoption, etc. Among other things, I have a couple Christmas trains that would be great around the Christmas tree at these types of facilities.