Chief Danielle Haynes is proud to announce that the Big Rapids Police Department is hosting the fourth annual Season of Giving gift drive benefitting Family Bound of Mecosta County.

Family Bound assists foster, adoptive, and traditional families. The children's age ranges from newborn to 18. They give support to over 30 foster families in Mecosta County. Family Bound offers classes on becoming a foster family, emotional support, and behavioral issues. They work closely with DHHS and CMH.

The Season of Giving Gift Drive was launched by the Big Rapids Police Department in 2020. With the help of department members, residents, local businesses, and organizations, BRPD has donated more than 1000 gifts to children in need.

The holiday gift drive will take place on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 9 A.M. to noon at The Big Rapids Department of Public Safety, 435 N. Michigan Ave. Santa will be on-site to accept your donation and take pictures with you. Representatives from Family Bound will be on-site, as well, to answer questions if you are interested in becoming a foster parent. If you are unable to attend on Dec. 9, gifts can be dropped off at the office at 435 N Michigan Ave. from Monday through Friday between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.

This event is being held in conjunction with Coffee with a Cop. Feel free to come in and grab a cup of coffee or cocoa and say hello to your local officers. This is a great opportunity to get to know us and support a great cause.

Please see the attached list of items that Family Bound needs.

 

General 

• Gift Cards for Amazon, Walmart, Meijer, or any restaurant
• Weighted Blankets
• Books – nature, adventure tales, heroic stories

Clothing

• Winter Gloves, Hats
• Fuzzy Socks
• Fun Socks
• Sweatshirts

Personal Hygiene Items

• Hairbrushes
• Hair Ties – Scrunchies, wraps
• Body Spray
• Lotion
• Nail Polish

Art Supplies

• Craft Kits
• Coloring Books
• Crayons
• Canvases
• Paint
• Paint Brushes
• Diamond Art
• Scrap Books
• Picture Books
• Sketch Pads (not spiral bound)
• Glue Sticks
• Playdough
• Stickers

Games

• Board Games
• Card Games
• Decks of Cards
• Puzzles
• Game Books

Sports Equipment

• Softball
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Fishing Kits
• Sleds, Toboggans, Saucers

Tabletop games

• Air Hockey
• Ping Pong
• Foosball
• Basketball

Toys

• Dolls
• Stuffed Animals
• Toy Trucks
• Sand Equipment
• Flashlights
• Bubble lights – battery operated
• Kites

For more information on the event, contact Officer William Sell at 231-527-0005 or wsell@bigrapidsdps.org. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a foster parent, please visit MICHIGAN.GOV/HOPEFORAHOME or call 1-855-MICHKIDS.