Submitted PhotoA Valdosta family receives Christmas gifts from the Valdosta Police Department and others.
VALDOSTA â The Valdosta Police Department, in partnership with the Citizens Against Violence Venture Club and Patriot Tattooer, surprised a local Valdosta family with Christmas donations of food and gifts.Â
The organizations met at the familyâs residence to hand-deliver the donations they collected and meet Kinshasa Martin and her four young children, organizers said in a statement.
Every year, the detectives at the police station donate to a family in need but partnered with others. The family has been long-time members of the Citizens Against Violence Venture Club and was chosen by Pastor J.D. Martin, chief executive officer and founder, and his wife, Ethel Martin.Â
Valdosta Police, community partners surprise family with Christmas donations
Posted at 4:37 PM, Dec 16, 2020
and last updated 2020-12-16 16:37:37-05
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WTXL) â The Valdosta Police Department, in partnership with the Citizens Against Violence Venture Club and Patriot Tattooer, surprised a local family in need with a Christmas donation of food and gifts.
Every year, Valdosta detectives donate to a family in need but this year decided to partner with a few local organizations to make the donation even bigger.
The family selected, Kinshasa Martin and her four young children, have been long time members of the Citizens Against Violence Venture Club and was chosen by CEO and Founder Pastor J.D Martin and his wife, Ethel Martin.