Bins used to store corporate donations remain empty at Boston Toys for Kids warehouse . For 2009 , Carpenter says , ` Like many charities , the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve program was hit hard by economy . Sources indicate that while donations appear to be up in some areas , demand also has risen . Nationally , corporate cash donations are down by about $ 1.5 million over last year .
Bins used to store corporate donations remain empty at Boston Toys for Kids warehouse . Like many charities , the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve program was hit hard by economy . Sources indicate that while donations appear to be up in some areas , demand also has risen . Nationally , corporate cash donations are down by about $ 1.5 million over last year .