Santa Cops

Donations of new, unwrapped toys, gift cards, cold wear accessories, & kids clothing were accepted for local distribution this holiday season.

Film courtesy of Positivelymichigan.net. 

Police Officers  distributed the gifts to deserving kids in the Sparta Area.  Donations were accepted at: Sparta Village Hall, Mombers Pharmacy, Tesa Tape, Independent Bank, and ChoiceOne Bank. 

Santa Cop Informational Flier

 

Posted 10/27/09

The Sparta Police Department is working to identify families in need in the Sparta and surrounding areas.  The department is looking to reach out to the community by finding children that have had a major misfortune or hardship this year such as a parent losing a job or the loss of a parent.  “We want to make the holiday special for some children in our community.  A little boy or girl that may need a little joy and hope this time of year,” says Sparta Police Officer and Santa Cops organizer Rick Rafferty.  “This program is pretty unique for this area.  Many departments do their part to take kids shopping, but not many programs actually have officers pull up in a cruiser and drop off presents at their door.”  Sparta Police Officers will deliver toys, clothes, and gift cards to local Sparta area families.  The Sparta Police Department is calling out for donations for the program to be a success.  “This community is amazing,” says Rafferty, “pulling together to help each other.”  Donations of new and unwrapped clothes, toys, gift cards, and books can be dropped off at several locations throughout Sparta, including the Sparta Village Hall, Independent Bank, Mombers Pharmacy, ChoiceOne Bank, and other locations from Nov. 1 through Dec. 5.  “This program will directly benefit families in our community,” Rafferty adds.  “When you have the ability to give a child basic necessities like socks and mittens, or a winter coat, and their face lights up, it is worth all the work.”