The Rockford Police Benevolent and Protective Association Unit 6 with assistance from Target’s “Heroes &
Helpers” donation program helped 100 kids shop for Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021, at Target’s East State Street store in Rockford.
“With COVID restrictions in place last year, we were unable to hold this event and are truly happy to bring it back for 2021,” Rockford Police officer Vince Kelly, president of Rockford PB&PA Unit 6, said in a news release. “The PB&PA strives to improve relationships with those we serve and is proud to support this event year after year.”
Antoinette Williams, 6, gets her face painted by retired officer Curtis Sockwell. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
Antoinette Williams, 6, shows off her face paint. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
Lilly Yungen, 8, and Ty-Edward Whittier, 6, pull a cart with officer Sarah Delre. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
Ann Arteberry, 5, reacts as she shops with officer Stacy Beaman. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
Andrew Lewis, 8, shops with Sgt. Keehnen Davis. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
Khalil White, 7, shops for Christmas gifts at Target. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
Lilly Yungen, 8, looks over her choices after shopping with a Rockford police officer. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
Khalil White, 7, poses for a photo with Detective Andy Dobran. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
Lilly Yungen, 8, shows off her face paint. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
Jayden Ashford, 5, gets his face painted by retired police officer Curtis Sockwell. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
Jayden Ashford, 5, gets his face painted by retired police officer Curtis Sockwell. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
Jayden Ashford, 5, shows off his face paint. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
Curtis Sockwell and Antoinette Williams. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
Ann Arteberry, 5, reacts as she shops with officer Stacy Beaman. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)
