Seminole County Sheriff's Office hosts annual Christmas Village event

Event serves local children in need

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – The Seminole County Sheriff's Office hosted its annual Christmas Village event, which serves local children in need.

About 400 children and their families were treated to rides and games, live entertainment, food and Santa's Toy Shop, where parents and guardians selected gifts to give to their children on Christmas Day, according to the Sheriff's Office.

"The SCSO graciously thanks all volunteers who assisted with the event, and the business and community members for their generous donations that made it all possible," the Sheriff's Office said in a released statement.

According to information on SCSO's website, volunteers hold toy drives and raise funds to obtain thousands of toys, then set up a festive Christmas Village with games, cookie decorating, crafts, and visits with Santa.

While the children enjoy the activities, their parents and caregivers secretly shop for toys to help provide a bright Christmas morning, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Click here for more information about the annual Christmas Village event.


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