Angel Tree recipients at Clinton Police Department. (Submitted photos)
Six area children will have a little bit brighter Christmas this year, thanks to the efforts of Clinton Police Department officers.
On Tuesday, the kids, ranging in age from two to 12 years, went to the Police Department, where Santa had left several large bags of toys. Officers were there to help them unwrap a big assortment of games, dolls, videos, and more, a press release said.
Patrolman Anthony Godwin obtained the names of the children from the Clinton City Schools Angel Tree, then asked his fellow officers to donate. Godwin says the response was great. Nearly $800 was collected to purchase gifts.
CPD Chief Rick Scarbrough said: “This was an overwhelming effort from the Clinton Police and Dispatch family, showing such generosity and love for the children and citizens of this great city.”
All the children either attend or are the siblings of students who attend Clinton City Elementary Schools.
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