(Atlantic, Iowa) – Atlantic Police Department Reserve Officers will hold their annual “Family Dreams Christmas” program on Saturday, December 18th. Applications for the program can be picked up at the APD during normal business hours, and must be returned by 4-p.m. December 8th, in order to be considered. Atlantic Police Lt. Devin Hogue says the Annual APD “Shop with a Cop” program will be held on Sunday, December 19th. There is no application for this program and you will not be able to sign yourself up for this. The APD has resources that they reach out to, and collect names for, this program. Both of the programs will be provided to Cass County residence only.

According to Lt. Hogue, in 2020 APD officials were able to assist 67 children and 17 adults from 26 different families with these two programs. They also put over $17,000 back into the community. If you would like to make a donation to supporting these programs you can contact the Police Department at 712-243-3512 during regular business hours Monday through Friday, or drop-off your donation at the Atlantic Police Department, at City Hall. Checks can be made out to “APCCO” which stands for the Atlantic Police Community Charitable Organization. This is the 501(c)(3) that’s been set up for the department’s community programs.

Officials says they are very greatful to everyone who has supported these programs in years past and want to say thank you to all who plan to support and donate again this year.