Mark your calendar:  Saturday, December 7 for the 2019 Cops and Kids™ event.

The Loudoun-Dulles Fraternal Order of Police Lodge (FOP) #69 is hosting the annual “Cops and Kids” Holiday shopping event on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 0700 hours at the Sterling Wegmans (45131 Columbia Place, Sterling, VA 20166) followed by shopping at the adjacent Target store. This is the Lodge’s premier event where we get to make a bit of a difference for a child who is less fortunate.  Over 100 children are scheduled to participate this year.

The FOP is seeking Public Safety volunteers for this annual event! All uniformed law enforcement officers and civilians who are employed by a law enforcement agency (i.e. Dispatchers, Auxiliary Officers, Records Management Personnel, Chaplains, and others) are encouraged to participate. Volunteers will escort the children on their shopping spree at the Target store. Bi-lingual (Spanish) volunteers are needed to assist the families of the children that attend the event.

Schedule of Events:

0700- Breakfast will be provided Wegmans for all volunteers.

0800- The children will start checking in

0900- A walk with Santa and all of the volunteers to “Cops and Kids” shopping across the parking lot at the Target store.

If you are interested in volunteering for this event please sign up contacts listed below

E-mail or contact LCSO Admin Assistant Patricia Alexander pattyvalexander@gmail.com  – this can ensure your registration is submitted.

E-Mail Vice President Derrick Kekic at dk22443@yahoo.com  or President John Ohrnberger at johrnberger@gmail.com

Once again, the FOP will host a “Pack the Paddy Wagon” donation drive at the event. All volunteers are encouraged to bring canned food donations help spread holiday cheer beyond the “Cops and Kids” event to help those in need during this holiday season.  The donation will support, a local non-profit, Loudoun Hunger.

Here are a few suggestions for the Loudoun Hunger Food List:

1. Dry beans
2. Whole grain pasta, rice
3. Fresh fruits & vegetables
4. Breakfast Cereal
5. Canned meats (tuna or chicken)
6. Mac and Cheese
7. Peanut butter
8. Hearty soups
9. Cooking oil
10. Granola bars / energy bars

If there are any questions or more information is required, please contact Christopher Hapsas at cjhapsas@verizon.net.