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As we enter 2026 we wanted to take a moment to wish you a Happy New Year! More importantly, we wanted to express our most sincere “THANKS” to our community for your contributions and support of the Fraternal Order of Police Blennerhassett 79

Shop With A Cop 2025 project.

We are pleased to report the 2025 program was a success! We were able to provide a special Christmas experience for 101 local children. Simply put, it was a great day!

As one of the parents once stated “For a small moment of time, life felt OK for me, that was a priceless gift! I’d never experienced this amazing gift before!! I am truly grateful!!” (parent 2021).

As you know, this project is quite expensive. We are aware that our success would not be possible without the generous support of our community and donors.

Therefore, on behalf of the nearly 200 local members of the Fraternal Order of Police Blennerhassett Lodge 79 of Wood County, please accept our most sincere THANK YOU for your support.

We wish you and your family a safe, happy, and successful new year!

Ryan Black

President