Escondido CA— Every year the Escondido Police Department hosts an annual Children’s Christmas party to give kids who have been the victims of crime a Christmas they might not otherwise get to experience. The party will take place in early December. The event will include food, a magic show, arts and crafts, face painting, a visit with Santa Claus, and every child in attendance will receive gifts.
The Escondido Police Department are asking for the community’s help to make this Christmas a little bit brighter for these kids by donating a new unwrapped toy for a child ages newborn to 18 years old. We are also in need of donations in the form of gift cards for the older kids who will be attending the event. Some ideas/suggestions for the types of gift cards would be: coffee shops, department stores, and movie theaters. We kindly request that the gift cards be in $20 -$25 increments.
Drop off locations are
- Escondido PD Front Lobby – 1163 N Centre City Pky, Escondido 92026
- Escondido Federal Credit Union – 201 N Broadway, Escondido 92025
- Escondido City Hall – 201 N Broadway, Escondido 92025
- Westfield Shopping Center– 200 E Via Rancho Pky, Escondido 92025
- Blue Mug Coffee & Tea -1882 W El Norte Pky, Escondido 92026
- CrossFit Point A – 969 Rancheros Dr. Suite A, San Marcos 92069
They will be collecting gifts until Friday, December 3rd, 2021