Community Comes Together for Christmas Shopping with Law Enforcement: 'Santa with a Badge' Event Brings Joy to Children
Officers bring smiles to the faces of kids and those kids return the favor
The Journal | Monday, December 9, 2024
The Journal reports on the annual 'Santa with a Badge' event, where active and retired law enforcement officers from Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 83 took 97 children Christmas shopping at Walmart in Spring Mills. This longstanding tradition, spanning over three decades, provides each child with $100 to spend, fostering joy and community spirit. Officers from various departments assisted children selected through referrals, while local businesses, including Walmart, McDonald's, and Krispy Kreme, supported the event. With a funding goal of $10,000, the FOP Lodge emphasizes the importance of this program, which prioritizes aiding children in need during the holiday season.