York Regional Police is thanking donors, volunteers and corporate sponsors of the successful 2023 Holiday Heroes "for their generosity and hard work," which will support about 3,000 families in need across the region.
Beginning in mid-November, donations of money, toys, food and clothing were collected to be distributed to those in need in the community through campaign partners at the Salvation Army and Victim Services of York Region. Cash donations alone totalled more than $100,000, according to a news release.
York Regional Police works closely with Victim Services of York Region and the York Region Centre for Community Safety to deliver the donations to pre-identified families who have been victimized by crime, including intimate partner violence.
“Partnerships with these organizations, along with corporate sponsors, donors and volunteers, are essential to making this campaign grow year over year,” said York Regional Police Chief Jim MacSween.
The donations are collected and organized at York Regional Police headquarters by dozens of volunteers, who work hard for more than 1,000 hours collectively each year.
York Regional Police said it is thankful to the more than 50 schools, 150 businesses and hundreds of private donors who contribute to the Holiday Heroes campaign each year.
"The search for holiday heroes goes on long after the snow has melted. Consider donating in the future with your family, or at your workplace," police said.
You can learn more about sponsorship opportunities at yrp.ca/HolidayHeroes or by sending an inquiry to [email protected].
A video highlighting this year’s campaign is available on YouTube.
