Olympic Area Hosting “Operation Shoes from Santa” Holiday Giveaway for Children NA18232lpk

What: Holiday Shoe Giveaway

When: Saturday, December 8, 2018 11 a.m.

Where: Olympic Community Police Station 1130 S. Vermont Avenue Los Angeles, Ca 90006

Who: LAPD Captain III Patricia Sandoval, Olympic Area Commanding Officer LAPD Captain I Ahmad Zarekani, Olympic Area Patrol Commanding Officer Senior Lead Officer Danny Chavez aka Santa Claus LAPD Olympic Area Personnel Vans Home Depot Rydell Chevrolet

Why: The Los Angeles Police Department’s Olympic Division is currently conducting a shoe drive for many deserving families in the community. Olympic division is accepting brand new shoes for “Operation Shoes from Santa.” This endeavor will culminate with a celebratory Winter-Wonderland event.

Santa and his elf will be on hand, children will be able to play in real snow, create a variety of Christmas crafts, and be treated to Santa cookies and hot chocolate. Join Olympic area police officers as they distribute new shoes to over 1,500 underprivileged school-aged children.

LAPD Olympic Division and Vans invites you to join community partners, Valdo Footwear, Home Depot, Guess, Rydell Chevrolet, MagicSnow, and other private entities, in donating generously to this worthwhile cause.

CONTACT: For more information or to donate shoes, please contact Olympic Area Senior Lead Officer Eric Mollinedo at 213-793-0785, or email at 31754@lapd.online.