VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Monday, the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office announce the results of its fundraising activities to assist needy families in the area for the Christmas season.
Sheriff Daniel E. Abbot says that through fundraisers and contacting local businesses, the office managed to collect $3,800 in cash, $3,490 in gift cards, and many household and clothing items for nine needy families in the county.
Sheriff Abbot released the following statement with the announcement:
“I would like to give a special thank you to Meijer, (South Haven) and store director Sandy Wright for providing assistance again this year. Meijer decorated shopping carts and a special checkout lane for the volunteers. Meijer was very accommodating while the deputies and volunteers were shopping for the families. Meijer also was gracious enough to donate $3,000 in gift cards. The Christmas gifts were wrapped by volunteers from our office. With this program, no tax dollars are ever used.
On Saturday, December 19, the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office delivered the Christmas gifts, which included toys, clothes, food items, as well as other items to the nine families. This is a project that is very near and dear to a lot of folks, and every year it gets bigger and bigger. Seeing the smiles on their faces and knowing we just made a difference in so many people’s lives lets you know all the time and effort was well worth it. Once again, I will tell you that I am the most blessed sheriff in the state. I am able to serve in a community with so many people wanting to give back.
Finally, I would like personally thank the Sheriff’s Office staff and volunteers who continuously go beyond a basic volunteer role to donate uncounted personal hours and materials to make this all happen. These humbling acts of community service are all done without hesitation or prompt. Truly an accurate reflection of just how much they care about the wellbeing of the most disadvantaged citizens in Van Buren County.
Well done once again!”
The news of these results comes as the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS) is also announcing a $3,000 donation from Meijer for needy families. More information on that program can be found here.
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