Rhode Island State Police launch toy drive, fundraiser ahead of Christmas

Nicola Petrucci,
This is a file photo of Rhode Island State Police. (WLNE)

SCITUATE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island State Police, the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office, and other local law enforcement agencies launched Kids, Cops and Christmas 2023 on Friday.

The toy drive and fundraiser will run from Nov. 24 until Dec. 18.

New and unwrapped gifts and gift cards under $25 are recommended and will be gifted to children of different ages. New undergarments, socks, coats, hats, scarves, or mittens in infant to teen sizes are also recommended.

Donations can be dropped of at any Rhode Island State Police Barracks, any Cardi’s Furniture and Mattress location, or any Ocean State Job lot store in the state.

Gifts can also be taken to “Santa at the Museum,” a free event on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rhode Island State Police Museum.

The Rhode Island State Police Museum Foundation is also accepting cash donations for the toy drive and fundraiser.

All donations will go to Rhode Island organizations, including:

  • African Alliance of Rhode Island
  • Chad Brown Alumni Association
  • Children’s Friend
  • Community Angels
  • Connecting for Children & Families
  • Crossroads Rhode Island
  • Center for Southeast Asians
  • East Bay Community Action Program
  • Family Service of Rhode Island
  • Glad Tidings Community Church
  • Hispanic Ministerial Association of Rhode Island
  • Multi-Cultural Center for All
  • Mount Hope Neighborhood Association
  • Narragansett Indian Tribe
  • Progreso Latino
  • Wat Lao Buddhovath of Rhode Island
  • Wiggin Village
Categories: News, Rhode Island

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