SPOKANE, Wash. – The annual Holidays and Heroes hosted by the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) helped more than 30 families enjoy a stress-free holiday season.
Holidays and Heroes has been a yearly event in Spokane County for over 20 years, assisting more than 130 families in need. Family’s can be gifted shopping sprees, complete holiday meals, non-perishable foods and more.
On Dec. 2, deputies with SCSO and the Spokane Valley Police Department (SVPD) picked up children from 25 families in marked patrol cars to bring them on a shopping spree to find gifts for family members. During their shopping trip, a secret helper watched for a gift the child would love. All presents were wrapped, and the kids enjoyed a special holiday snack, a visit with Santa and time with deputies and volunteers.
The 25 families were selected from schools in the area. An additional seven families in need received food boxes.
“Judging from the smiles on everyone’s faces, all had a great time, and hopefully, wonderful memories were made of what Christmas and this time of year is all about,” said Corporal Mark Gregory.
SCSO and SVPD would like to thank the following for being involved in this special event:
Walmart, 15727 E Broadway Ave, Spokane ValleyVictory Faith Fellowship ChurchSpokane Deputy Sheriff AssociationBarney’s Harvest Foods & their generous customersHorizon Credit UnionCanopy Credit UnionUmpqua BankSpokane Sheriff’s Chaplaincy and support staffSheriff’s Community Oriented Policing Effort (S.C.O.P.E.)Spokane County Detention ServicesSpokane County Sheriff’s Office ExplorersSpokane Valley Police DepartmentSpokane County Sheriff’s OfficeCoeur d’Alene Police DepartmentCoeur d’Alene Tribal PoliceIdaho Department of CorrectionIdaho State PoliceKootenai County Adult Misdemeanor ProbationKootenai County Fire & RescueKootenai County Sheriff’s OfficeLife Flight NetworkPost Falls Police DepartmentRathdrum Police DepartmentSpirit Lake Police Department
