The Nodaway County First Responder Foundation, formerly Santa Cops for Kids, is a Nodaway County (MO) based non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of local underprivileged youth through various charitable acts. Santa Cops for Kids, founded in 2013, is a partnership between multiple Nodaway County law enforcement agencies geared toward brightening the holiday experience of area children-in-nee
d. Every year, law enforcement officers dedicate countless hours to fundraising efforts, including the Santa Cops for Kids - Putting for Presents Golf Tournament, which helps fund the program's year-end shopping event. During the event, uniformed law enforcement officers escort area children Christmas shopping, purchasing a plethora of items in the process - everything from toys and clothing to various food related products. Agencies involved in our year-round efforts include: Maryville Department of Public Safety, the Nodaway County Sheriff's Office, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Northwest Missouri State University Police Department.