5th Annual “Cops That Care” Holiday Gift Program

Calling all Toy Donations!

On Saturday, December 22, 2007, over 1700 children from the community will gather at the Mountain View Police Department for the 5th annual "Cops That Care" holiday gift giving event. This wildly successful event, founded by Officer Ron Cooper, provides gifts for children whose families may not have the means to purchase gifts on their own. Children who have an affiliation to the Mountain View community will be able to visit the North Pole (also known as the Police/Fire Auditorium at 1000 Villa St.) and select a toy from the thousands available.

Every year, the Mountain View Police Department relies on cash and toy donations from the community in order to make this event successful and fun for the children. The Department is now accepting new and unwrapped toys and clothing as well as gift cards and cash. Donations can be brought directly to the Police Department at 1000 Villa St.

This program is designed for the families in Mountain View that are unable to purchase gifts for their children this holiday season. Parents or guardians of participating children will be asked to present something that will show their child’s affiliation to Mountain View. Examples include, but are not limited to: driver’s license/ID card with a Mountain View address, school report card, school ID, child day care enrollment form or bill, utility bill, etc.

The North Pole will be open to children on Saturday, December 22, 2007, from 10:00am to 8:00pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information about this program, community members should contact Officer Ron Cooper at 650-903-6344.