Superintendent Marcus Chambers and Sheriff Eric Aden have announced the collaboration between the Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) and Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) for this year’s Angel Tree Program which will assist students from families who require support this holiday season. Through school guidance counselors and school resource officers (SROs), students in need are identified. Last year, more than 300 Okaloosa students received gifts from the two organizations, thanks to the generosity of staff and community members.
You can help this year by contributing monetary funds or sponsoring a student and purchasing gifts from their wish list. “This program has grown with the needs of our community thanks to the heartfelt generosity and commitment of our employees along with many local businesses and citizens,” stated Sheriff Aden. “Partnering with OCSD will help take the initiative to a higher level and that is something everyone touched by this Christmas program can truly celebrate.”
To sponsor a child or make a monetary donation, visit https://ocsostarcharity.com/angel-tree. For more details about the program, contact Catherine Card at catherine.card@okaloosaschools.com or Katie Tingle at ktingle@sheriff-okaloosa.org.
