77th Street Division’s Operation Shoes from Santa NA13211cj

What:
Shoe Drive for Underprivileged Kids in the community

When:
Thursday, December 19, 2013
5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where:
77th Street Community Police Station
7600 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90003

Who:
Officers from 77th Street Community Police Station and Community Members

Why:
To collect new shoes and toys for underprivileged children in South Los Angeles.  This is 77th  Division’s first shoe drive and give-away and they need the public’s help in giving 900 children brand new shoes.  Officers within the South Los Angeles community have identified several needy families and those kids will be the ones to get a new pair of shoes.

As for the rest of the community, it is a free event for all to enjoy.  Families are invited to bring their children to play in real snow, have some hot coca, participate in crafts provided by The Home Depot and indulge in the hot cookie truck.

Contact:
For more information, please contact Officer Morales or Sargent Fiallos at (213)485-4285