Deputy Santa became an active “member” of the sheriff’s office in the fall of 1999. The program, similar to that of metropolitan Richmond’s Sgt. Santa, is intended to provide Christmas for underprivileged children within our local community.
The Deputy Santa program is funded by private and corporate donations. The major funding source is an annual golf tournament, organized by communications operator Mrs. Ashley O'Bier with help from several staff members.
Again in 2011, Deputy Santa will concentrate on providing a modest Christmas to elderly persons within our community. The focus will be on participants of the Keep Safe program and other elders who live alone and have virtually no family members to ensure that they are included in Christmas.
In prior years, the names of recipient children were discretely obtained from several sources in the community. Bus drivers, county employees and local ministers have asked that Deputy Santa provide Christmas to 12-15 children each year. Last year the program provided also a decorated Christmas tree, gifts and food for a destitute family of four.
For 2011, the names of children who will lack at Christmas may be submitted to the Boys & Girls Club of Kilmarnock.
Deputy Santa wants to help everyone enjoy the reason for the season!
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