​MISSION

 

At Austin Police Operation Blue Santa, our heartfelt mission is to bring hope, joy, and kindness to children from families facing hardship. We are dedicated to delivering toys and food during the holiday season, striving to ensure every child feels valued and celebrated, and that no family is left without the warmth and cheer that this special time of year brings..

 

GOALS

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• Raise awareness of community needs and fundraising campaigns

• Increase volunteer engagement for program support

• Strengthen donor retention by cultivating sponsor networks

• Expand funding sources to sustain programs

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2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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• Dennesha Johnson, President

• Sherri Hampton, Vice-President/Treasurer

• Victor Moya III, Secretary

• Sherri Hampton, Treasurer

• Lisa King, Parliamentarian

• Surei Scanlon, (APD) Office of Community Liaison  

• Pablo Reynaga, (AISD), Director

• Israel Custodio, (AW) Director

• Chief Mark Bridges, (AFD) 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 close to 5,000 families including 13,000 children.

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