Proudly sponsored by the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, this year’s Shop with a Cop event in Yucca Valley was a heartwarming success. The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, in partnership with the Sheriff’s Employees’ Benefit Association and the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Department, brought a very merry Christmas to many less fortunate children with a friendly holiday experience they won’t soon forget. Volunteers from Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians’ Public Safety, deputy sheriffs, search and rescue members, and citizens on patrol went on a fun-filled shopping trip with the children to fulfill their Christmas wish lists.

Locally, the Shop with a Cop program has been operating for 25 joy-filled years. It is about so much more than gifts; it’s about fostering connections, understanding, and holiday cheer in our community. Annually, during the Christmas season, local businesses and law enforcement team up to provide a happy holiday for children who, without this event, may not experience one. Together, we watched smiles light up as local officers and Native American Children from surrounding tribes in the Coachella Valley went Christmas shopping at Walmart.

“Supporting events like this reflects our Tribe’s commitment to uplifting the community spirit and spreading joy during the holiday season. Together we aim to create moments that truly make a difference.” – Chairman Darrel Mike.

We were honored to sponsor the Shop with a Cop event this holiday season, giving local youth in our community the chance to shop with local law enforcement at Walmart. A big thank you to everyone involved in making this day unforgettable for our young shoppers!