SPOTSYLVANIA, Va. –August 31, 2017- Spotsylvania County teams up to help victims affected by Hurricane Harvey in Texas by holding a week-long drive, Operation Spotsy Cares, to collect needed supplies as well as monetary donations to the American Red Cross. Members of the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office, Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office and the County’s Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Management are partnering with local nonprofit Just A Hand and other businesses to collect and deliver the items to Houston and surrounding communities by the end of next week.
According to Spotsylvania County Commonwealth’s Attorney Travis Bird, “We want to show the citizens of Texas that Spotsylvania is united with them at this time of need and that they are in our thoughts and prayers. Spotsylvania’s citizens have shown time and time again that they are a giving community and we know that they will support us in this endeavor.”
Volunteers will be on hand Friday, September 1st, noon to 8pm and Sunday, September 3rd, noon to 8pm at Cosner’s Corner Target and Southpoint Walmart to collect requested items and monetary contributions. Requested donations include baby supplies, such as formula, diapers and wipes, personal hygiene items and cleaning supplies. Checks can be made payable to the American Red Cross. Cash donations will also be accepted.
Citizens can also drop off items and donations Tuesday, September 5th through Friday, September 8th from 8:30am - 4:30 pm at the Public Safety Building on Dean Ridings Lane.

Collecting donations for victims of Hurricane Harvey!

Join the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office and Spotsylvania Parks & Recreation each month to discuss a variety of topics that will help keep you safe, active, and aware of our surroundings. Presentations will be given by the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office, along with other local entities, about the topics. Light snacks/beverages will be served.

Location: Marshall Center, Classroom A