The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up for another “Deputy Claus for a Cause” event. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, December 23rd when members of the CCSO will escort Santa Claus to various neighborhoods throughout our community to give out some early Christmas presents to children.
This is the third year we have held this type of event. The first year, CCSO teamed up with the “Basketball Cop Foundation.” The event was such a success, we wanted to be able to keep it going each year. Fundraising events and toy drives at various locations, along with local community and business support has helped to grow this event.
“Our community is so giving and has been great to support us with causes we support throughout the year,” said Sheriff Mark Hunter. “This is a way for us to give back to the community and our employees have even started a fund where they donate from each paycheck to help support this event. We know that Santa is very busy this time of year so we are glad to lend him a hand and spread some Christmas cheer.”
For more information, please contact Captain David Wingate at (386) 758-3912 or Lieutenant Howard Bulthius at (386) 758-1376.
Deadline for toy drop off is Friday, December 15th.
Drop Off Locations:
CCSO Operations– 4917 U.S. Hwy. 90 East
Judicial– 135 N.E. Hernando Ave.
Detention Facility– 389 NW Quinten St.
Ft. White District Office– 118 SW Wilson Springs Rd.
