A holiday-time effort by a California sheriff's office to provide toys and bicycles to families in need is ramping up for the year. It’s work that helps the community by giving low-level offenders a chance to complete their court-ordered community service.
A holiday-time effort by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office in California to provide toys and bicycles to families in need is ramping up for the year.Inside the sheriff’s Toy Project workshop, there's a lot of work happening already.It’s work that helps the community in a couple of ways. It gives low-level offenders a chance to complete their court-ordered community service, which, in turn, helps families in need.
“To give back to the community, give back to the kids, especially being able to make sure that their bikes are safe and looking brand new ... it feels amazing,” said Hyder.The Toy Project is a long-standing program. In existence since 1984, participants have called it a rewarding program to be a part of — one that gives a second chance to the donated bikes and program participants themselves.“I made a mistake,” said Hyder. “Luckily, I was able to come here and help out, and I’m really grateful.
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