Kingwood family, Mark and Jenny Micheletti, are ending their 24-year tradition of spreading holiday cheer through the Houston Police Department's Blue Santa program, which gives toys to kids in needs.
A Kingwood family is concluding a 24-year tradition of spreading holiday cheer through the Houston Police Department's Blue Santa program, which provides toys to children and families in need.For Mark and Jenny Micheletti, participating in the Blue Santa program has been a labor of love. This year marks their final time hosting the event, which has become a staple in the Kingwood community during the Christmas season.
We’ve been very blessed in our lives, and we feel very fortunate. We know there are others who don’t have the same Christmas that our kids got to benefit from."Beyond delivering toys, the Blue Santa program helps change the narrative around police officers. Over the years, officers have witnessed this tradition pass down through generations.
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