WASHINGTON — The sounds of Christmas will fill the air in Washington once again, as the annual Cops and Kids event returns on December 19.
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 101 is sponsoring the 34th annual event, where local law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders will shop with children from Head Start and Kidstuff programs in Daviess and Martin Counties. The goal is to purchase needed clothing and requested toys for approximately 135 children, with a budget of $200 per child.
The children will enjoy a festive shopping experience, complete with visits from Santa, the Grinch, Sparky, and McGruff. After shopping, they will be escorted back to their schools with lights and sirens, and treated to lunch from McDonald’s.
Donations for Cops and Kids are always welcome and can be made in person or by mail at police and sheriff’s departments in Daviess and Martin Counties. Checks should be made payable to FOP Cops and Kids.
For more information about the event, please contact Martin County Sheriff Josh Greene or Chief Deputy Keith Keller at (812) 247-3726.
