Olsen Christmas Wish gets surprise gift donation
A volunteer fire company and a police department in Monroe County have teamed up this holiday season to spread some cheer to children in need. Author: Carmella Mataloni Updated: 5:11 AM EST December 11, 2020
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. A garage bay at the back of Stroud Area Regional Police Department in East Stroudsburg is filled with all kinds of toys for children.
The items were given to the department for its annual Olsen Christmas Wish toy distribution.
Gifts are given to families in need in Monroe County. We have talked to people who didn t know if their kids would have a Christmas. They already told their kids they are not having a Christmas this year. It s heartbreaking. It just kills you. Then you call, and mom is on the other end of the phone crying or trying to hold back tears, and they know that they are going to have a great Christmas, said Sgt. Thomas Lemond, Stroud Area Regional Po