One Good Thing: Pen Pals during the COVID-19 pandemic

Описание: Something a lot of parents need are new things for their kids to do that doesn't involve a screen. Today's One Good Thing takes care of both.

Zoey and Titus are missing out on their favorite things, like soccer and dancing. They can't even do those things in their backyard.

"Technically our backyard is a patio... and rocks... and a fence... and a porch... and a bird house," said Titus.

Like most parents, their mother Christy has been trying to keep them occupied and came across a post from the Kent County Sheriff's Office asking for children to be pen pals to their officers.

Sgt. Joy Matthews--who heads the program--said, "We just wanted a way to stay in touch with our amazing and supportive residents."

At first, Christy forgot about the post. Until, "one day the kids were going crazy, and I was like 'Hey! We're going to write to the sheriff!'" she said.

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