On December 3, the Lubbock Police Department will provide holiday cheer to 30 children who are actively enrolled in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock through the Santa Cops program.
Santa Cops is the Lubbock Police Department’s annual volunteer project designed to meet the needs and Christmas wishes of local children. Each year children are selected for a once in a lifetime experience. Each child will be paired with a police officer who will take them holiday shopping and spend quality time with them. Below is a detailed schedule of the day:
- 7:45-8:30: Barnes & Noble
- 8:30-9:30: Lubbock National Bank Breakfast
- 9:30-10:30: Cardinals
- 10:30-12:00: Walmart
- 12:00-12:45: Burlington Coat Factory
- 1:00-3:00: Bodywork’s Adrenaline City
- 3:15-4:00: Yates Carpet
Santa Cops is an annual volunteer project funded through dues officers pay to the Lubbock Professional Police Association. Organizers also apply for grants and accumulate local donations throughout the year. About Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters is the nation’s largest one-to-one youth mentoring organization. Our mission is to serve local youth with one-to-one, professionally supported mentoring services. Our mentoring model helps children to reach their potential and overcome adversity. Together we impact the lives of children and families, resulting in a stronger and healthier community.
(News release from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock)
