As the holidays draw near, boxes of donated toys begin to fill with promise, each one carrying a spark of joy for a child in need. For veteran Jenni Maier, it’s more than a holiday tradition; it’s her way of continuing to serve, one gift at a time.

“When a military member is able to give back to the community in any way, there's nothing better,” Maier said.

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Jenni served in the Navy for four years as a hospital corpsman, and now, this is her 23rd year helping with Toys for Tots.

As floor coordinator, she works on setting up the Helena Armed Forces Reserve Center. She shares tears of joy with the parents who stop by to pick up gifts, seeing the new impact she’s making on her local community.

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