Christmas Wishes Delivered to Area Children as High Springs First Responders Spread Holiday Cheer

HIGH SPRINGS ‒ The City of High Springs, the High Springs Police Department and the High Spring Fire Department once again made Christmas bright for area children through Operation Holiday Cheer. The holiday season brings family and friends together, and it is a time for celebration and joy. In this season of giving, Operation Holiday Cheer brought holiday magic to several families in the High Springs area, ensuring they could experience the joy of this special time of year.

Since 2008, High Springs first responders have been making dreams come true through Operation Holiday Cheer. Beginning in the fall, they ask for donations, and collect donations of new toys, shoes, clothing and books from the community so they can gift them to local children. Prior to delivery day, police department staff arranged the planned the distribution route, organizing deliveries to the homes to be visited.

All donated toys, clothing and gift cards were made possible by the generosity of many individuals, including local businesses, service organizations, churches, volunteers, and community members.

When kicking of this year’s Operation Holiday Cheer, High Springs Police Chief Antoine Sheppard said, “HSPD appreciates the support we receive from our community that makes Operation Holiday Cheer possible.”

Operation Holiday Cheer is made possible through the commitment and hard work of first responders and a generous community that helps support it through donations. While children and their families were the ultimate recipients of those efforts, all those involved undoubtedly experienced the joy of giving as well.

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