Sgt. Samantha Ferrino stands with her husband, Trooper Rich Ferrino, son Matteo Ferrino, and Grandparents Rich Ferrino Sr. and Rhonda Ferrino, and Santa during the department’s annual toy drive. (Photo Courtesy Winthrop Police) Sgt. Samantha Ferrino and Deputy Chief Steve Rogers stand with toys collected from the Winthrop Police’s annual holiday toy drive. (Photo Courtesy Winthrop Police) Boxes of cookies and holiday cards were delivered to seniors in Winthrop this holiday season. (Photo Courtesy Winthrop Police) Winthrop residents, the Chapdelaine met Santa during the Winthrop Police Department’s annual holiday toy drive. (Photo Courtesy Winthrop Police) Members of the Winthrop Police Department share holiday cheer with their pets this holiday season. (Photo Courtesy Winthrop Police)
WINTHROP — Winthrop Police is pleased to share that the department recently held a variety of successful holiday events, including the annual toy drive.
The annual toy drive was organized and hosted by Winthrop Police in collaboration with Winthrop Public Schools and school liaison Fabiola Oliveria, where residents had the opportunity to drop off new, unwrapped toys for those in need. Residents were also able to participate in holiday festivities, such as taking photos with Santa.
Winthrop Police collected toys for over 75 families across town, with the help of local organizations across the region, including the Department of Children and Families (DCF), the Gregg House Daycare of Lynn, the Boys and Girls Club, and the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office.
During the holiday season, officers received a special visit fromtheir festive sweater-wearing pets. All dogs are rescues, with the majority being saved by officers during response calls across town or by Lisa Cutting of Oceanview Kennels in Revere.
Officers also shared holiday cheer with elderly residents by dropping off 25 sets of cookies and gift cards from donations in honor of Todd G. Sullivan, a local resident who was a staple within the community, who passed away last year.
Chief John Goodwin and Deputy Chief Steve Rogers would like to recognize Lieutenant Sean Delehanty for ensuring Santa was in attendance, and Officer Alexis Joyce, Sgt. Samantha Ferrino, Officer Carlos Dutra, and retired Lt. Mary Crisafi, who coordinated the toy drive.
A special thanks to the following supporters: the Sullivan Family, Christmas Charity Trust, Melissa and Jeffrey Turco, Karly Alioto, Rhonda and Rich Ferrino, Julie and Leo Haskell, Lodge of Elks, Buddy Felt, Patty and Dan Hibbard, Fabiola Oliveria of the Winthrop School Department, and Odd Fellows.
“This event gives us the chance to come together as a community and support those in need during the holiday season,” said Chief Goodwin. “We would like to thank everyone who was able to donate, volunteer, and help out this holiday season, as the department was able to give back to our younger and older community members.”
“The department would like to extend a huge thanks to the community for their generosity this holiday season,” said Deputy Chief Rogers. “If we can make the holiday season better for even one resident, then we have done our job.”
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