Mt. Juliet, Tenn. – Mt. Juliet Police Department’s Christmas With a Cop program is the largest it has ever been, doubling in size from last year. This Friday, Officers from the department are hoping to give a better Christmas to over 50 less-fortunate children by taking them shopping for gifts.
An increasing number of families in our community are in great need throughout the year, but with the Christmas season approaching, that need is more difficult to face. The Mt. Juliet Police Christmas With A Cop program focuses on assisting families in need for the holidays by inviting children and families in the community to shop with a Mt. Juliet Police Officer for gifts for themselves and loved ones. For one night, children and families are given undivided positive attention, making them feel special in a way many of them have not previously experienced. The program is funded through donations from fundraising events, local businesses, and community members, as well as funds from the Mt. Juliet Police Department. This year, Walmart will host Christmas With A Cop on December 12, 2014, resulting in more than 50 children receiving much needed relief from the financial worry the Christmas season may bring. Following the shopping event, the children and their families are invited to dinner at Jonathan’s Grille in Mt. Juliet.
The media is welcome to cover this event. Media outlets, who cannot cover this event, will also have access to video and photos that will be uploaded to a website. Those wanting access to the video and photos should contact Lt. Chandler for the secure link.
- Who: Mt. Juliet Police Officers & Children From Our Community
- What: Christmas With a Cop Christmas Giving Program
- When: Friday, December 12 – 5:00 p.m. Shopping Begins / Dinner following shopping event
- Where: Shopping- Walmart (300 Pleasant Grove Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122)
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Contact: Lt. Tyler Chandler
Phone: (615) 754-3904
E-Mail: tchandler@cityofmtjuliet.org
If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview, please call Lt. Chandler at (615) 754-3904 or email at tchandler@cityofmtjuliet.org