Give the gift of hope this holiday season
For many, the holidays are some of the best times of the year, yet for some in our community, these celebrations are a reminder of serious financial hardship. If there is one thing that is certain, the community of Happy Valley is generous and eager to help those less fortunate experience a holiday season filled with hope. That’s where Operation Santa comes in. An annual toy and food drive, Operation Santa is coordinated through the efforts of firefighters at Clackamas Fire District #1.
Operation Santa will be collecting toys and non-perishable food items at City Hall from 2 pm to 6pm on Sunday, Dec. 3. Those interested in contributing are asked to bring non-perishable food and/or new, unwrapped toys. Staff and volunteers will collect your donations at a designated area in the City Hall parking lot, which will also be accessible during the City’s Tree Lighting Ceremony event. *Please note, the City’s Tree Lighting event will be taking place between 4pm-6pm. Operation Santa will continue to accept donations throughout that event.
For more information, head to Clackamas Fire District #1’s designated Operation Santa Claus website. Information about the City’s 2023 Tree Lighting event, click here.
Operation Santa Happy Valley Parade
Clackamas Fire will also conduct a non-collection parade in the Happy Valley area on the evening of Friday, Dec. 1. Again, no donations will be collected during the parade. Parade route information can be found here. For this activity, residents are simply encouraged to enjoy the festive lights and sounds of the decorated fire engines.
