Operation Yuletide
The nature of this job very frequently puts us in touch with so many people across our city in need of not only basic resources, but especially around the holidays, something special. Operation Yuletide, and the support it receives from so many incredibly generous people, truly helps to create that opportunity to share a bit of hope and joy with the people we’ve worked to help throughout the year, and I know personally that it’s a wonderful occasion for our citizens and officers to share in the season together.
— Sergeant, Operational Support Division
Greensboro Police Department
Operation Yuletide is designed to make the holidays a little brighter for families and seniors experiencing hardship. Every year, GPD officers identify families that could use some help; these families are in turn “adopted” by the police department and its many partners. Operation Yuletide provides these families with household items, personal hygiene products, warm winter outerwear, paper products, and of course, toys, gifts, and even bicycles for the children. The department also invites a senior residential community to a holiday shopping event where they can take what they need from an array of snacks, throw blankets, personal hygiene products, paper products, puzzle books, and more. Operation Yuletide builds positive connections between GPD officers and some of the most vulnerable residents in Greensboro during a time of year that can be difficult for many people.
Help us make a positive impact during the holiday season. Give to Operation Yuletide.