Austin Police Operation "Blue Santa" in Austin, Texas, was named one of the 11 Best Santa's in the U.S. by TIME Magazine! Turns out you don’t have to wear red to portray Santa Claus. As the official “Blue Santa” representing Austin Police Operation Blue Santa, a non-profit outreach program run by the Austin Police Department, the Austin Fire Department, Austin Energy, Austin Water Utilities, and the Texas National Guard, Guy Benson, 58, delivers toys and meals to needy families’ homes while wearing a blue suit and the same boots that police officers wear.
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Austin Police Operation Blue Santa was started over 45 years ago by four officers with the Austin Police Department who saw a need to provide assistance to, and share Christmas experience with the less fortunate residents of Austin.  the first year, 20 children were provided gifts.  Today, Austin Police Operation Blue Santa is a non-profit organization comprised of Austin Police Department, Austin Water, Austin Energy, Austin Independent School District, & the Texas National Guard.  Their goal is to serve approximately 5,000  Austin families this year, which is about 20,000 children.  NEEDED to POST THIS TO LET PEOPLE KNOW THERE ARE STILL CARING POLICE OFFICERS THAT CARE FOR THE HAPPINESS OF OTHER CHILDREN!!   CLICK HERE TO VIEW VIDEO POSTING BY ROSIE LUJAN

We also accept checks and you can mail donations to:  Austin Operation Blue Santa, P.O. Box 689001, Austin, Tx 78768-9001

You can also stop by the Austin Police Operation Blue Santa Warehouse to drop off your donation, YEAR ROUND, at our location at 4101 South Industrial Drive, Suite 260, Austin, Texas 78744.