Citrus Heights Again Launches Holiday Referral Program to Help Local Families

The following is a news release from the Citrus Heights Police Department: 

The City of Citrus Heights Fifth Annual Holiday Referral Program is officially under way.

The Citrus Heights Police Department and the City of Citrus Heights have again partnered with various local service clubs, schools, neighborhoods, businesses, and community members to brighten the holidays for several of our Citrus Heights families. This collaborative effort between all facets of the community specifically targets assistance to families residing in the City of Citrus Heights. Last year we worked with over 40 service clubs, business groups, social clubs, churches, schools, and community members to assist 80 families, including 180 children and 160 adults.  

This unique community-involved program was created to provide participating families with food, household items, and toys/clothes for the children. We rely heavily on the community to help make the effort a success. Participation can include the donation of items, adopting a family, volunteering, or all of the above.

Community members can donate or nominate a family who needs assistance by filling out a referral form. To refer a family for consideration, an application must be completed and submitted to CHPD. The “Holiday Referral Program Application” can be picked up at the front counter of CHPD or found online at www.citrusheightspd.net.

Completed referrals can either be dropped off at the department or mailed to CHPD at 6315 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, California, 95621. Applications will be accepted from Monday, November 4th thru Friday, November 22, 2013.  

We will begin accepting donations from November 25th to December 15th 2013. Donations can be dropped off at the Citrus Heights Police Department located at 6315 Fountain Square Drive between the hours of 8:00A.M. - 5:00P.M., Monday through Friday, or Saturdays between 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.