The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Asks Community To Help Reach $50,000 Fundraising Goal For This Year’s Shop With A Cop (Photo) - 11/09/26

Bend, Ore. – The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office is asking for the community's help in reaching its fundraising goal for the annual Shop with a Cop program, a cherished holiday tradition that helps local children and families during the holiday season.

The program has already raised $31,695.39 since July 1st, but the Sheriff’s Office set a $50,000 goal to ensure as many children as possible can participate in this year's event.

Each year, children are nominated through local schools, community partners, and service organizations. During Shop with a Cop, children are paired with deputies and other law enforcement officers for a special shopping experience to purchase warm clothing, school supplies, necessities, and holiday gifts. The event provides practical support for families and fosters positive interactions between youth and local law enforcement.

"One of the most rewarding parts of Shop With a Cop is seeing the smiles on the faces of the children we serve," said Sheriff Ty Rupert. "It’s an opportunity for our community to come together and make a lasting impact on the lives of local kids. Every donation helps provide children with necessities, holiday gifts, and an experience that reminds them they are valued, supported, and not forgotten."

The holiday season can present financial challenges for many families. Donations to Shop with a Cop help provide children with memorable experiences and much-needed essentials. While children will pick out toys and other fun gifts for their families, they also fill shopping carts with clothes, winter coats, shoes, blankets, pillows, pots and pans, dishes, and even heating units. In past years, the Sheriff’s Office has also provided beds for children who may be sleeping on the floor.

Community members can support Shop with a Cop in several ways:

• Donate online through the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office website.
• Mail or drop off a check or cash to:
  • Deschutes County Sheriff's Office
  • Attn: Shop with a Cop
  • 63333 U.S. Highway 20
  • Bend, OR 97703

No contribution is too small, and every dollar helps local children experience the magic of the holiday season.

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