Olympic’s “Operation Shoes from Santa” for Area Children NA15232aj

WHAT: “Operation Shoes from Santa” holiday party to distribute shoes to area school children.

WHEN: Thursday, December 10, 2015 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Olympic Area Station 1130 S. Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90006

WHO: Los Angeles Councilman Mitchell O’Farrel, Council District #13 Los Angeles Councilman David Ryu, Council District #4 LAPD Deputy Chief Beatrice Girmala, Operations-West Bureau LAPD Captain Vito Palazzolo, Commanding Officer, Olympic Area LAPD Captain Dave Storaker, Commanding Officer, Olympic Patrol LAPD Captain Ruby Malachi, Community Relationship Division MBC America Olympic Boosters Association Santa Claus

WHY: To help celebrate the holiday season, the Los Angeles Police Department has partnered with various donors and supporters to give back to the community they serve. The 4th Annual “Operation Shoes from Santa” will feature shoes that will be distributed to pre-designated children from schools within the Olympic Area community. Officers from Olympic Area will also transform the police station into a winter wonderland with real snow on the ground for children to play in. During the Holiday Shoe event, the media will have the opportunity to meet the families who are receiving these gifts and share their personal stories.

CONTACT: For further information, contact Officer Eric Mollinedo, Olympic Area Senior Lead Office at (213) 382-9141.