Enumclaw Cops 4 Kids is in need of Christmas gifts for our local children.

The number of families served by the program is growing every year. Last year Cops 4 Kids provided presents for 450 children.

The greatest need is gifts for the older kids, ages 10 to 17. Cops 4 Kids collects gifts for newborns through age 17 and typically received a lot for the younger set, but not the older kids. It is asked that no weapons of any kind are donated.

The program also accepts cash and check donations and takes care of the shopping.

Donated gifts must be new and unwrapped.

Cops 4 Kids will be taking donations until Dec. 12. Donation boxes can be found in various businesses in Enumclaw and at the Enumclaw Police Department.

The program is for children residing in the 98022 ZIP code.

Questions can be directed to Marilyn at 360-825-4146.

Black Diamond Community Center aims to help low-income families

Children may qualify to receive Christmas gifts through the Black Diamond Community Center’s “Share the Joy” program.

The program is available to low-income families with children up to 17 years old in Black Diamond, Ravensdale, Lake Sawyer, the Green River Gorge and Cumberland.

Applications may be picked up at the Black Diamond Community Center, 31605 Third Ave. in Black Diamond. Applications must be turned in by Dec. 1, but organizers encourage early sign-ups so the community “elves” can get started with their shopping.

Parents can pick up gifts between 3 and 6 p.m. Dec. 21.

For more information, call Cheryl Hanson at 360-886-1011.