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Operation Blue Christmas - November 2017
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Working the field, we often see firsthand needy families in the communities we serve that have been struggling with recent tragedies or hardships that weigh them down. Oftentimes, it’s the simplest of things that can lift the spirits and help these families get through tough times. Many times, officers take it upon themselves, without any media attention or recognition, to help these families in times of need. It’s what we do; help those less fortunate. We truly care about the people in our communities.
I am happy to announce starting this year, the League would like to harness all of your efforts into one great collaboration throughout the Department: Operation Blue Christmas.
Emulating a successful program from the New York’s Sergeants’ Benevolent Association (SBA), the League is looking to really help underprivileged families, highlight the efforts of our officers and drown out all the negative and inaccurate accusations made against us by going straight into the communities in need.
Operation Blue Christmas is easy. Through donations from members of the League, along with the public and private sectors, we will share our holiday spirit with several families in need from all LAPD bureaus. Just drop off a new, unwrapped toy ($10 - $20 value) at the League office now and help us fill our box.
Donations can also be mailed to:
Attn: Sandra Perez Negron
1308 W. 8th St., Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90017
If you would like to speak to Asst. Operations Manager Sandra Perez Negron, you may reach her at (213) 251-4554, or at [email protected].
Look out for more Operation Blue Christmas drop boxes to be placed at a location near you in the last week of November. If you know of a local business that would like to help, let us know!
The following locations will have a drop box set up:
Drop Box Locations
• 77th Community Police Station
7600 Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90003
• Mission Community Police Station
11121 Sepulveda Blvd.
Mission Hills, CA 91345
• Newton Community Police Station
3400 Central Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90011
• Pacific Community Police Station
12312 Culver Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
• Rampart Community Police Station
1401 W. Sixth St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
• Southeast Community Police Station
145 W. 108th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90061
• West Valley Community Police Station
19020 Vanowen St.
Reseda, CA 91335
• Wilshire Community Police Station
4861 West Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
• Los Angeles Police Protective League
1308 W. 8th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90017
• Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union
16150 Sherman Way
Van Nuys, CA 91406
• LAPD Police Academy/Elysian Park
1880 Academy Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
• Los Angeles Police Relief Association, Inc.
600 N. Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Again, we are only as strong as a unit that comes together. Please consider donating to Operation Blue Christmas and make Christmas brighter for a family in need.
As always, if there is ever anything I can do to better support you, do not hesitate to reach out to me at [email protected] or call me at (213) 545-4903. Be safe.