MEDIA ADVISORY
United States Postal Service Helping Fulfill Wish Lists for Chollas Mead Second Graders
Monday, November 27, 2022
- What: Chollas Mead second graders writing holiday wish-list letters
- When: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
- Where: Chollas Mead Elementary, 401 N. 45th St., San Diego, 92102
- Interview opportunities: Students, teachers, USPS representatives
Background – Holiday heroes in the community, across the state, and nationwide once again have the chance to team up with the United States Postal Service for an annual tradition that began brightening the lives of children more than 100 years ago.
“Operation Santa” started in 1912 when mailrooms were created authorizing local postmasters to open letters that children had written to “Santa” so employees could read them and respond.
In 2017, the process went digital. The letters are now scanned as they’re written, grouped by state, and posted online at the USPS website with personal information taken out. Members of the community who would like to adopt a letter can go online, read through them and help make a holiday dream come true.
This year, postal service members will be at Chollas Mead Elementary to help second-grade students of all faiths and backgrounds write their wish-list letters for the upcoming holiday season.
More information on the program can be found at www.usps operation santa.com.
RSVP: This opportunity is available for professional journalists. Please RSVP in advance with Public Information Coordinator Mike Murad, mmurad@sandi.net.
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