The New Martinsville Police Department Dispatchers have started a Stocking Project for the children of Wetzel County. 2016 was the first year for the project and the dispatchers are hoping for this project to continue, just as the Shop With A Cop/ First Responder Program has. Christmas is all about children and placing a smile on their faces is just what they plan to do. The Law Enforcement Office
rs have their program and the NMPD Dispatchers now have the Stocking Project. 2016 was a huge success thanks to the dispatchers and the residents in the community who came forward and assisted with donations to help make this project possible.
2016 being the first year was geared around those children not qualifying for the Shop With A Cop Program. The Stocking Project picked up where that left off and made approx. 500 stockings for the children in Wetzel County.
2017 and future years will be a little different. Their goals are now to supply every child in grades Pre-K thru 4th grade with a stocking in all four of the counties Elementary Schools. Students in 5th-8th grades in three of the Elementary Schools and 5th-6th grades in the remaining Elementary School will receive Christmas cards with a gift certificate from an area business. Keeping with the "No Child Left Behind" policy. As stated Christmas is for the children and everyone of them deserve a little extra Christmas cheer. They are children and they don't understand poverty levels and honestly they need not be concerning themselves with such things at their young ages. NMPD Dispatchers feel that children may feel like they are left out because they didn't receive a stocking. So, the changes are being implemented for the 2017 project. NMPD Dispatchers are accepting donations starting now for the Stocking Project. Donations can be dropped off at the New Martinsville Police Department any time. A dispatcher is on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Donations may also be mailed to New Martinsville Police Department Attention: Stocking Project
at 193 Main St. New Martinsville, WV 26155. Any and all donations are appreciated. Monetary donations can also be dropped off. If making a monetary donation please specify in the memo or on the outside of the envelope "Stocking Project:" so the money is recorded in the proper places through the city recorder's office. If you have any questions you may contact Billie Zimmerman at 304-398-2082 or 304-771-8435. or Brittany Young at 304-815-4547. NMPD Dispatcher are grateful for all the assistance they received in 2016. They wish to thank everyone who donated, and thank all of those who will donate in the future to keep their project going for the children in Wetzel County. Thank You & God Bless
As of December 1, 2017 A Calm Stocking of Cheer is no longer affiliated with the New Martinsville Police Department or any other agency. We are completely non-profit and we do this all by donations and with the help of caring individuals in the Wetzel County area. If you are interested in helping and becoming part of our group feel free to message me. We would love to have more participants. Thank you
