The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office and Okaloosa County School District are calling on the community to help make the holidays brighter for local children through Operation Jingle Bells. While the holiday season is a time of celebration for many, some local families face financial challenges that make it hard to provide even necessities, let alone holiday gifts. Operation Jingle Bells helps bridge that gap by connecting students in need with caring community members who can help make their holiday wishes come true.
Through the partnership, school guidance counselors and school resource officers identify students who could benefit from additional support and help develop individual holiday wish lists. Community members, local businesses, and organizations are encouraged to sponsor a child and help provide items such as clothing, shoes, and gifts. Sponsoring a child is a meaningful way to support a local family and remind a student that their community cares.
To sponsor a child, contact Catherine Card at contact catherine.card@okaloosaschools.com or Katie Tingle at ktingle@sheriff-okaloosa.org. To make a monetary donation, visit: https://ocsostarcharity.com/operation-jingle-bells. Every contribution makes a difference, and together, we can help ensure more children experience the joy of the holiday season.
