​MISSION

 

The mission of the Austin Police Operation Blue Santa is to provide toys and food for children of families in need to ensure they have an enjoyable holiday season.

 

GOALS

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• Grow our funding sources to include individual and corporate donations as well as grants so that we may meet the expanding needs of our community.

• Expand media sources and coverage to increase awareness of community needs, support of our program and increase the visibility of our fundraising campaigns.

• Boost volunteer engagement and increase number of volunteers so our purpose is successfully carried out. 

• Focus on donor retention by building strong relationships and providing regular updates about our organization.

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2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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• Todd Pomroy, President

• Vacant, Vice-President

• Victor Moya III, Secretary

• Sherri Hampton, Treasurer

• Dennesha Johnson, Parliamentarian

• Surei Scanlon, (APD) Office of Community Liaison  

• Margarine Beaman, Historian

• Pablo Reynaga, Director (AISD)

• Israel Custodio, (AW) Director

• Lisa King, Director

• Cristina Cardenas, Director

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HISTORY​

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​The Austin Police Department was the first in the country to start what has become a tradition across the country.  A tradition that brightens the lives of children every Holiday season.  This charitable outreach began in 1972 when two patrol officers realized that 20 families on their patrol beat would not have gifts or food for their children at Christmas. This year we will serve over 5,000 families including more than 13,000 children.

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