Citrus Heights Holiday Referral Program in Full Swing

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. 
 
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. 
 
This year we are encouraging Citrus Heights businesses to work with their employee teams to either collect donations for our program or adopt a family. We are looking for businesses to also place donation bins in their lobbies for collecting new toys, clothes, etc. If you would like to volunteer, adopt a family or have questions regarding the program: 
 
 EMAIL: holidayreferral@citrusheights.net 
 
 or 
 
 CALL: 
 
 Stacy Gallman (916) 727-5565 Email: sgallman@citrusheights.net 
 Sandy Maraviov (916) 727-5557 Email: smaraviov@citrusheights.net 
 
CHPD CONTACT: PIO CHAD MORRIS (916) 257-9334 
 cmorris@citrusheights.net