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The APOA conducted it's second annual "Christmas Gift Card Giveaway" on December 21st, 2020. Last year, Executive Board officer Norm Fisher proposed the idea for the APOA to giveaway $100 gift cards to families shopping for Christmas. The membership overwhelmingly approved, and a successful campaign was born. With all that has happened to our community and the people we serve, it seemed even more important to do it again. When the executive board requested the approval of funds for a second giveaway, there was no hesitation. The members all agreed that helping out their neighbors was the right thing to do during a pandemic-stricken 2020 Christmas. On a cool Monday evening, four days before Christmas, APOA members hit all four Amarillo Wal-Mart Supercenters. Together, they handed out $4,000 worth a gift cards to families on every side of town. It was a wonderful experience, giving back to people at a time like this. Executive Board Officer Carmela Odgen said, "It was very humbling. I have never heard so many people say that they were praying to God for a break and God answers prayers." We hope we brought a little joy to someone this Christmas season. Thank you Amarillo for allowing us to serve you.
The Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Alameda County would like to thank YOU for your donation, time and committed support during our “Support The Badge” fundraising campaign. Your generous donations will help us support our critically injured deputies and their families. In addition, you help us support our community through programs like community outreach, little leagues, families in need, and other worthy causes.
We appreciate you standing side-by-side with us as partners as we give back to the community we all support and love.
Thank you YOU for joining our deputy family and being part of a community team that connects us all together! Your donation has helped us reach our annual goal and we are honored to serve people like you.
Sincerely,
Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Alameda County
