LEO Santa
Bringing compassion, joy, and love to children and families in upstate South Carolina
LEO Santa is a consortium of first responders who volunteer their off-duty time to serve families with gifts donated by members of the upstate community. Through our annual toy drive mission - Santa's Heroes - and our fire displacement program - Reignite Hope - we serve low-income areas and emergency circumstances by partnering with first response agencies, schools, and community/faith-based organizations to spread joy.
Santa’s Heros
First Responder Toy Drive
Watch Founder Noel Jones talk about our Santa’s Heros Toy Drive here.
Chrismas in Summer Toy drive
LEO Santa is bringing the holiday spirit early with Christmas in Summer, a Toy Drive supporting our mission to help high-needs children across the Upstate through our Santa’s Heroes program. Your generous monetary donations are deeply appreciated and will help spread smiles and the magic of Christmas to these deserving kids.
2022
Distributed 7,500 toys
Served 2,500 children in upstate South Carolina
2023
Distributed 15,000 toys
Served 5,000 children in upstate South Carolina
2024
Distributed 20,000 toys
Served 6,125 children in upstate South Carolina
“I find great comfort in volunteering my time each year to LEO Santa knowing we fill the gap and bring joy and comfort to the children and family members in our communities. LEO Santa provides a great level of emotional and personal support to struggling parents, grandparents, and caretakers of children along with bridging the social gaps between first responders and individuals.”
— Bart McEntire
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