Santa Claus visits the families at the warm coats for kids event hosted by the Back Mountain Police Officers Association and the Big Brother Big Sisters of The Bridge Luzerne County in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (JASON ARDAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
The Back Mountain Police Association hosted the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of The Bridge of Luzerne County to distribute winter coats and accessories gathered during their Warm Coats for Kids drive on Sunday at Saint Aloysius Church in Wilkes-Barre. Children were given a selection of coats to choose from as well as holiday stockings and treats.
Santa Claus visits the families at the warm coats for kids event hosted by the Back Mountain Police Officers Association and the Big Brother Big Sisters of The Bridge Luzerne County in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (JASON ARDAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Winter hats for children in need at the warm coats for kids event hosted by the Back Mountain Police Officers Association and the Big Brother Big Sisters of The Bridge Luzerne County in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (JASON ARDAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Children pick their gifts at the warm coats for kids event hosted by the Back Mountain Police Officers Association and the Big Brother Big Sisters of The Bridge Luzerne County in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (JASON ARDAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Winter coats available at the warm coats for kids event hosted by the Back Mountain Police Officers Association and the Big Brother Big Sisters of The Bridge Luzerne County in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (JASON ARDAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Children pick their gifts at the warm coats for kids event hosted by the Back Mountain Police Officers Association and the Big Brother Big Sisters of The Bridge Luzerne County in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (JASON ARDAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Winter coats available at the warm coats for kids event hosted by the Back Mountain Police Officers Association and the Big Brother Big Sisters of The Bridge Luzerne County in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (JASON ARDAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Children pick their gifts at the warm coats for kids event hosted by the Back Mountain Police Officers Association and the Big Brother Big Sisters of The Bridge Luzerne County in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (JASON ARDAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Santa Claus visits the families at the warm coats for kids event hosted by the Back Mountain Police Officers Association and the Big Brother Big Sisters of The Bridge Luzerne County in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (JASON ARDAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Winter gloves available at the warm coats for kids event hosted by the Back Mountain Police Officers Association and the Big Brother Big Sisters of The Bridge Luzerne County in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (JASON ARDAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
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Santa Claus visits the families at the warm coats for kids event hosted by the Back Mountain Police Officers Association and the Big Brother Big Sisters of The Bridge Luzerne County in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (JASON ARDAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
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