The Sheriff's Toy Project functions as a charitable arm of the
Sacramento Sheriff's Department wherein participants of the Sheriff's Work
Project spend their court ordered jail sentence making toys and
refurbishing donated bicycles. Through partnerships with
organizations such as YES (Youth Education Sports) and the Salvation Army,
we distribute toys, bicycles and other items to children in need
throughout the Sacramento region, including donations to the Mustard Seed
School, a school for homeless children.
The Sheriff's Toy Project also services as a local outreach program
between the Sacramento County Sheriff department and our community and
provides significant relief to an overcrowded jail system, which also
reduces cost for the citizens of Sacramento County.
Referrals for recipient families come through our Sheriff's Service
Centers, Sheriff's deputies, detectives, probation officers, social
service agencies, schools and other local non-profit organizations.
In addition to our annual holiday toy and food give-away, the Sheriff's
Toy Project helps fund the Santa Clause Project, where
Sheriff's Deputies distribute stockings and gifts each Christmas Eve to
children in area hospitals who are undergoing chemotherapy or suffering
from other illnesses.
Though we emphasize the winter holiday season, we also fill special
requests throughout the year from individuals and families in need, as well
as from schools and agencies serving the less fortunate in and around our
community.
Operating since 1984, the Sheriff's Toy Project has provided less
fortunate children in our community with over 75,000 gifts. We have
refurbished over 6,400 bicycles. Last Christmas, we gave away food
boxes and gifts to more than 1,400 families, with each child up to 17
years of age receiving an average of 3 gifts.
Children going without receive the special attention and care they need
and desire from the local community. The positive interaction
between children and the law enforcement community often restores a
child's confidence and helps him develop trustworthy relationships.
The Sheriff's Toy Project serves as an outreach program for members of
the Sheriff's Department as they work together to build strong ties within
their community.
Offenders feel a great sense of accomplishment during and upon
completion of their court ordered sentences by serving less fortunate
children at our facility. In fact, many offenders request to
volunteer at the Sheriff's Toy Project after completing their sentences.
Navigate to our I Need Help page and
fill out the form letting us know what the need is.
If you would like to help us meet the need, you can navigate to our
What Can I Do? page and fill out the
form letting us know what goods or services you can donate. Cash
donations help us to purchase the materials and supplies we need.
Your gifts are tax deductible!
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