Danville Police Seek Donations for Annual Easterific Event

Sign-ups open for children 0-13 to receive Easter baskets from officers

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Danville Police Department is accepting donations and sign-ups for its annual Easterific event, which provides Easter baskets to local children. The program, similar to the department's Santa's Blue Elves initiative, aims to connect officers with families in the community.

Why it matters

Easterific is an important community outreach program that helps build positive relationships between the police department and local families, especially children. The event provides an opportunity for officers to engage with residents in a fun, festive setting.

The details

Donations are being accepted at the Danville Police Department from now through April 2, between 8 am and 5 pm. Donation events and additional drop-off locations will be announced soon. Parents can sign up their children ages 0-13 by contacting Cpl. Sylvia Brooks at 434-797-8898 ext. 2 or by emailing brookss@danvilleva.gov.

  • Donations are being accepted now through April 2.
  • The Easterific event will take place in the coming weeks leading up to Easter.

The players

Danville Police Department

The local law enforcement agency in Danville, Virginia that is organizing the Easterific event.

Cpl. Sylvia Brooks

A police officer with the Danville Police Department who is coordinating the sign-ups for the Easterific event.

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What’s next

The Danville Police Department will be announcing additional donation drop-off locations and event details in the coming weeks as the Easterific program ramps up.

The takeaway

Easterific is an important community engagement initiative that allows the Danville Police Department to connect with local families and children in a fun, festive way, building trust and positive relationships.