The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station launched its 16th annual toy drive last week at Frontier Toyota in collaboration with KHTS Radio.
For the 16th year, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is organizing a holiday toy drive to benefit less fortunate residents of the Santa Clarita Valley, said Captain Robert Lewis.
“The toy drive is really, over the course of its 16 years, means to Santa Clarita that we give back,” Lewis said. “We’re here to support the community as much as possible.”
Lt. Joseph Fender, a Castaic resident who recently transferred from Antelope Valley to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, said the event gives deputies the opportunity to connect with the community.
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“It’s great anytime the Sheriff’s Department can come out and partner with the community and give back, and show the residents that we’re more than just a badge, we’re more than just a tan shirt and a green pair of pants,” Fender said. “We’re fathers and mothers, husbands and wives. We’re part of the community, regardless of what uniform we wear.”
Several local businesses, including KHTS, are participating in the program as toy drop-off locations.
“It’s hard to believe KHTS and the Sheriff’s have been doing this for 16 years,” said Carl Goldman, owner of KHTS Radio. “The Sheriff’s Toy Drive is important to us because all the toys stay in our valley for those who need a hand up during Christmas. Thanks to all the schools, music teachers and parents for participating, our friends at Frontier Toyota for hosting and Robin Strickland for coordinating.”
The kick-off event was hosted by one of those partners, Frontier Toyota, whose general manager, Bob Corson, spoke about the importance of community during the holidays, and especially in Santa Clarita after the Saugus High shooting.
“Community is everything. It’s all about community,” Corson said. “It’s been a tough year for us, but everyone’s pulling together. God bless Santa Clarita. We’re proud to be a part of this community.”
During the event, a moment of silence was observed in remembrance of the victims and those affected by the Saugus High shooting.
Toys for the drive can be dropped off at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff”s Station lobby 24 hours a day, seven days a week until Dec. 18. Other participating toy drop-off locations include:
Castaic:
Castaic Elementary School, 30455 Park Vista Street
Hasley Canyon Dental Group, 29655 The Old Road
Canyon Country:
Adventure Dental, 19255 Golden Valley Road
Beaute Lab, 27213 Camp Plenty Road
Bicycle John’s, 26635 Valley Center Drive
Mitchell Elementary School, 16821 Goodvale Road
Sequoia School, 21445 Centre Pointe Parkway
Newhall:
KHTS Radio, 24320 Main Street
Eternal Valley, 23287 Sierra Highway
Saugus:
Creative Years Preschool, 21710 Golden Triangle Road
Stevenson Ranch:
Oak Hills Elementary School, 26730 Old Rock Road
Pico Elementary School, 25255 Pico Canyon Road
Stevenson Ranch Library, 25950 The Old Road
Mod Pizza, 25910 The Old Road
Valencia:
Cardinal Health, 27680 Avenue Mentry
Coldwell Bank Realty, 23914 Summerhill Lane
Frontier Toyota, 23621 Creekside Road
ICE Recovery and Wellness, 27560 Newhall Ranch Road, #305
SoCal Physical Therapy, 27616 Newhall Ranch Road, #35
Valencia Dental Group, 28134 Newhall Ranch Road
Valencia Sports Medicine, 27430 The Old Road
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