Carbon Valley Santa Cops:

Sharing Tree Now Up

The Firestone Police Department now has their sharing tree decorated in the lobby of their building (9900 Park Avenue, Firestone) with special ornaments that contain a wish from a child who is enrolled in the Firestone Santa Cops Program. To participate in the sharing tree, please pick one of these special ornaments, purchase a gift for the child, wrap the gift, and affix the ornament to the package. Return the gift to the sharing tree before Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Please note that additional ornaments will be added as families meet the program's qualifications through Friday, November 22.

The Carbon Valley Santa Cop program is still accepting referrals for families in need for the upcoming holiday season. If your family needs assistance this year or you know of a family in need, please read the informational letter and complete the application online at www.firestoneco.gov/SantaCops. Forms may also be picked up from the Firestone Police Department. Referral forms are due by Friday, November 22, 2024.

Please note: not all applicants will be accepted, as space is limited, and income qualifications apply.

Other Ways to Give Back with Santa Cops

Full family sponsorship: When you sponsor an entire family, you are providing gifts for each child and a gift card to a local grocery store to assist the family with providing a holiday meal. You can choose any size family that fits your budget. We do ask that you provide each child with gifts that equal at least $100.00. We will provide clothing sizes, shoe sizes, and some of the wishes of the children this season. For the family grocery gift card, we ask that be for at least $50.00. You may put the gift card in a Christmas card signed by your family or group. Please let us know if you intend to sponsor a family by December 1, 2024, so one may be assigned to you.
Gift Card Donations: We always have teenage participants in our program, and they are challenging to shop for. Gift cards are always welcome. Specialty clothing stores, Amazon, gaming cards, shoe stores, etc. Teens like to pick out their own style that fits them the best, so what better way than a gift card? Please make sure you write the amount included on the card. Gift cards to grocery stores, Wal-Mart, and Target are also welcome, as we can provide our families with a meal.
Toy Donations: Of course, it would not be Santa Cops without the toys! We accept all toys that are new, unused, and in original packaging. The most popular requests are Legos for both boys and girls, RC Cars or small drones, makeup or jewelry kits, and art supplies. We will find a place for every toy.
Other items needed: Backpacks, school supplies, toiletries, coloring books, crayons, markers, board games, and card games. We can only accept new items that are still in their original packaging.
Monetary Donations: Monetary donations are always accepted and appreciated. Stop by the Police Department to donate or mail a check to Santa Cops, Firestone Police Department, 9900 Park Avenue, Firestone, CO 80504.

The Carbon Valley Santa Cops program is an annual event in which the Firestone, Frederick, and Dacono Police Departments provide a gift, warm winter clothing, and necessities to underrepresented children in the Carbon Valley area during the holiday season.

For more information and contact information for the program,
please visit www.firestoneco.gov/SantaCops.