Clearlake Police officers will use a donation of toys and blankets to help children in need who they encounter during their. Photo courtesy of the Clearlake Police Department.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A generous Lake County resident has made a donation that police intend to use to help the community’s children.

Clearlake Police Sgt. Rodd Joseph said that on Wednesday, Dec. 7, a Lake County resident who wishes to remain anonymous, donated approximately 40 packages, each containing a brand new children’s blanket and a stuffed animal.

The donations were made and obtained by a group of volunteers for the purposes that law enforcement officers might hand these out to children in need during law enforcement contact, Joseph said.

He said the packages will go a long way in helping children during difficult times.

The packages already have been dispersed to all Clearlake officers and detectives, who will hand them out during the holiday season.

The Clearlake Police Department greatly appreciates this group’s efforts and any persons who make donations such as this, Joseph said.

Though the resident wishes to remain anonymous, persons wishing to donate funds to this group to help purchase the blankets and stuffed animals can contact Joseph at 707-994-8251.

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