'30 Days of Stronger': Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office commits $1K daily to local charities

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Employees at the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office are donating money right out of their pockets to help local charities across the county during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sheriff Chad Chronister said the 4,000 employees have been giving a portion of their paycheck to put $30,000 back into the community.

Additional funds from HCSO charity events also contributed to these donations.

Why? Outside of wanting to help those through this challenging time, the sheriff said it's due to the drop in giving to non-profits right now.

"This is so important because giving to local non-profits is down by almost 78 percent. At a time when people need help the most, they don't have the resources," Chronister said. So, what a great opportunity for all our employees here at the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office to help donate and lend that helping hand."