Operation Blue Santa

OPERATION BLUE SANTA

KJUG’s Operation Blue Santa is passing the mic this holiday and
supporting our local Law Enforcement Agencies and their holiday community events

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

“35th Christmas Bicycle Giveaway,” accepting bicycle, helmet, or cash donations, new or refurbished, the Sheriff’s Office Honor Farm Inmates assemble and repair bikes, delivered Dec 12

CLICK HERE TO DONATE

GROVER BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT (Contact Here)

The Grover Beach Police Officers Association is sponsoring a fundraising drive to collect funds to provide a Merry Christmas to two local hand-selected Grover Beach families in need. To raise money, GBPD and other local south county police agencies are participating in a month-long rowing competition at area gyms. The $20 entry fee will be used for gifts for the families in need. Donate towards this cause by cash or check at the Police Officers Association at GBPD headquarters.

GBPD is also happy to participate in two additional toy drives! They are accepting new/unwrapped toys on behalf of the SLO County Salvation Army and on behalf of the 5 Cities Homeless Coalition. All donations stay local within the south county and can dropped off in the GBPD lobby during normal business hours at 711 Rockaway Ave in Grover Beach.

GBPD will be participating in “Operation Holiday Cheer” with other police agencies in the county. On December 18th, a large caravan of first responders will travel to all local hospitals to spread some love and holiday cheer to those working in the healthcare industry.

CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL

The CHP are accepting toys at all CHP Offices in the State. They will hold a toy drive at the following locations with officers on hand to accept the toys :

Paso Robles Walmart, Arroyo Grande Walmart, Santa Maria Walmart

9:30a to 5p December 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15

The CHP are also running a toy drive at the Braedon’s 18^th Birthday Cornhole Tournament on December 15^th at 11 am. CLICK HERE to connect with host site Birchwood Nipomo. Or The Shucks Up Cornhole Club on Facebook CLICK HERE.

ARROYO GRANDE POLICE DEPARTMENT

The 38th annual Santa Cop Program formed to help families less fortunate during the holiday season. Police Officers, through their community contacts, are familiar with children from families with difficult financial and family situations.

AGPD has partnered with non-profit organizations such as the SLO County Dept. of Social Services, 5Cities Homeless Coalition, Mission Hope Cancer, and Transitions Mental Health Association to help identify families in need and vulnerable in our community. The support we provide is very family specific. In some cases, we will purchase jackets for children to keep warm, especially during these winter months. Another example would be a fuel card provided to families who are traveling to and from medical appointments, grocery stores, or school. For our older population they may need medical supplies, blankets, bathing necessities and such. Many of the people receiving Santa Cop gifts are local Arroyo Grande residents, but the assistance often spans the five cities area.

Santa Cop is supported by donations from Arroyo Grande residents to the PD. It’s astonishing that this program has been around for 38 years and is supported by the community. The community of Arroyo Grande is helping make families’ lives a little brighter during Christmas.

CONNECT AND DONATE HERE: The police department takes cash or check donations all year round. We are located at 200 N. Halcyon Rd., or call AGPD at 805-473-5127

ATASCADERO POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Atascadero Police Foundation’s 2024 Holiday Heroes Toy Drive, in partnership with Atascadero’s elementary schools. This holiday season, the Atascadero Police Foundation will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for local elementary school students in need, ensuring that every child in our community experiences the joy of the season.

Donations will continue to be accepted at the Atascadero Police Department (5505 El Camino Real) now through December 20th. During the week of Christmas, Officers will load up their patrol cars with the donated toys and deliver them door-to-door, bringing holiday cheer directly to families across our community.

How You Can Help: Donate Toys: Drop off new, unwrapped toys at the Atascadero Police Department by December 20^th, 5505 El Camino Real, Atascadero, non-emergency phone number 805-461-5051

Make a Financial Donation: Monetary donations are also being accepted and will be used to purchase additional gifts.

Spread the Word: Share this message with family and friends to help us collect donations.

Paso Robles Police Department

All of these events are sponsored by the Paso Robles Police Activities League and the Paso Robles Police Officers Association. Basically, we fund the events in partnership with the business. We always are trying to raise funds to help support giving back.

Target Hero’s and Helpers event is being held on December 12th.

Shop with a Cop is December 19th. ( kids are chosen through a process that we have in place)

Operation Santa, where we partner with the County Of San Luis Obispo where we purchase gifts for approximately 15 kids. We are provided with a list and usually go out and purchase the items.

To donate by check or for more information contact Paso Police at 805-237-6464 (non-emergency) or stop by regular business hours (8a-4:30p) M-F at 900 Park Street, Paso Robles or donate on line HERE.