The Santa Cop & Heroes' mission is to support the emotional well-being by providing gifts and companionship to Mat-Su Valley seniors who will be alone on Christmas.

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The program has been running since 2007 and serves over 100 seniors every year.

This is not a needs-based program; the only requirement is that the senior will be alone on Christmas.

In addition, the program aims to create a positive bond between seniors and the Palmer Police Department, Wasilla Police Department, Alaska State Troopers, Palmer Fire Department, Anchorage Police Department, Mat-Su Emergency Services (Fire & EMS) and our local military and their families, as well as civilian members of the local community.