'Cops That Care' Holiday Gift Giving Program Underway

The following message is from the MVPD:

Founded in 2003 by now retired Mountain View Police Officer Ron Cooper, the Mountain View Police Activities League (MVPAL) is proud to continue on with his annual “Cops That Care” holiday giving event. As of today, Monday, December 1st, we are accepting donations for this amazing holiday tradition.

Every year, we rely on monetary and toy donations from you, our amazing community, who make it possible for over 1,700 Mountain View children to have an even more special and fun holiday! To learn how you can participate and/or donate, please read on.

This year’s event will be held at our new location at the Rengstorff Community Center located at 201 South Rengstorff Avenue on Saturday, December 20, 2014 from 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

TO PARTICIPATE:

This program is designed for families in Mountain View who are unable to purchase gifts for their children this holiday season. Parents or guardians of participating children will be asked to present verification that shows their child’s connection to Mountain View. Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Driver’s license/ID card with a Mountain View address
• School report card
• School identification
• Child day care enrollment form or bill
• Utility bill

No appointment is necessary; however, children must bring a parent or guardian. Please plan ahead for a wait time due to the anticipated number of young people converging on the community center. Why? Because we’ve received intel direct from the North Pole that a jolly old elf in a big red suit may be making a special appearance.

WANT TO DONATE?

• We are accepting new and unwrapped toys and clothing, as well as gift cards and cash.
• Check out “Cops That Care” on Roonga to donate gift cards that we need every year.
• Please bring any and all donations to the Mountain View Police Department located at 1000 Villa Street in Mountain View.
• We will accept donations up until Friday, December 19, 2014.
• Monetary donations should be made payable to: Mountain View Police Activities League with “Cops That Care” written in the comment section.
• Our Tax ID number is 23-7072928.