The Sheriff's Toy Project has been in existence since 1984. It began as a means to alleviate an already overcrowded jail system. Inmates were sentenced to serve their court ordered time at a work release facility repairing donated bicycles and building toys made of wood. Most of these items were distributed to the less fortunate community.

In September 2002, the Sheriff's Toy Project became a public non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Today, the Sheriff's Toy Project still shares the same basic principles; we provide for the less fortunate community. However, the manner in which we do it is innovative and collaborative. Offenders work with law enforcement officers and community volunteers to build dollhouses, rocking horses, rocking motorcycles and refurbish bicycles to nearly new condition.

Deputy Sheriff's and Sheriff volunteers distribute these items to the less fortunate community. Though much of our efforts have been focused on the Christmas Season, we are now providing for less fortunate children, schools and well over 20 non-profit organizations throughout the year.

The Sheriff's Toy Project provides a connection between law enforcement, people in need and those in the community capable of giving.