Christmas for Kids
The Dunwoody Police Department's Christmas for Kids program began in 2009 with Officer Fidel Espinoza's idea to help Dunwoody’s less fortunate children by making their Christmases a little brighter.
Our goal was to collect new and unwrapped toys, search our community for needy families with children from newborn to fifteen years old, and invite them to a private Christmas festival where Santa and all his helpers would come together to personally deliver those toys and gifts to the lucky 60-plus kids that were chosen.
Since then, the CFK program has received an overwhelming response from the Dunwoody community and has broadened to include gift donations to local shelters, hospitals, schools and churches. We still keep our private Christmas festival small and personal by hosting only 60 or so kids each year; however, all registered families showing a true need for help receive assistance from our program.
The Dunwoody Police Department hosts a CFK Volunteer Kick-Off meeting each year in late September/early October to provide detailed information on how the program works as well as an opportunity for community members to sign up as a volunteer for any one of our specialized project teams including:
- Advertising/Promotion
- Gifts/Distribution
- Food/Beverage
- Decorating/Party Activities
- Registration/Transportation
Individuals and businesses interested in supporting the Dunwoody Police Department’s Christmas for Kids program may contact Liz Stell at: liz.stell@dunwoodyga.gov or check our CFK webpage for program updates, Volunteer Kick-Off dates, and more!
www.dpdchristmas4kids.com