Deputy Sanford Claus Foundation

04/24/2026

This is what it's all about!!

No, YOU'RE crying!

04/17/2026

02/16/2026

As a police officer, I never pass up a good natured opportunity to tease our dedicated "2nd Responders" at the Fire Dept. Today, though, I'd like to take a break from razzin' the hose draggers and give a standing ovation to the Texas City Fire Dept's newest Firefighter, Caleb Lowth. (Of course, I'm just kidding. TCFD are some of the best, well trained, and bravest in the business.)

My charity, the Deputy Sanford Claus Foundation, was contacted by the social worker for an elderly resident in our community who is suffering from major health issues and is a huge fall risk. She had recently taken a serious spill on the front steps of her house. The social worker said that the Handrails for Texans charity had a massive wait list, and asked if there was something we could do to help. Thanks to a very generous donation by our very own State Representative, Terri Wilson and her husband, David, I was able to order a very nice set of hand rails for the woman.

The problem was that I'm DANGEROUSLY mechanically unskilled, yet I'm never afraid to try. That's a recipe for a real disaster in the making, considering I would have inevitably incorporated zip ties and duct tape into my work, and doubled her chance at injury. I put the word out that I needed someone who legitimately knew what they were doing construction-wise, and Caleb Lowth answered the call.

Caleb showed up and installed these hand rails for the woman, no questions asked. Normally I'd utilize this time to promote his business and sing his company's praises, but there isn't one. On Feb 23rd, Caleb starts work as the newest Firefighter for the Texas City Fire Dept. TCFD is lucky to have him!

A former Merchant Marine, Construction Foreman, and upcoming MMA fighter, Caleb has decided to selflessly serve this community on the Fire Truck. He's a reliable and selfless addition to the Fire Dept, and I commend him for his dedication to this community!

01/18/2026

God didnt hand David a crown... He handed him Goliath.

12/28/2025

Today I had the honor of dedicating our busiest blessing box to a wonderful and kind soul who left this earth way too soon. Katie Lynn Fragoso was a beautiful and vibrant woman who passionately cared for the underserved and lived to feed the hungry. Her dedication to the underfed was the reason her parents requested that in lieu of flowers at her celebration of life, that donations be made to the local food bank.

I make it a point to add Matt 25:35 to each and every blessing box this foundation provides. "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me".

When someone is hungry, whether it be literally or spiritually, and they are "seeking" nourishment, what better place for them to find it than at a church? Come and See Friends Church is a true lighthouse in the storm for those navigating life's troubled waters. That is why I was so excited to share this tribute to such a special soul with the box at this location.

This dedication and blessing box was made possible by a generous donation from Kristen Smith Leachman and her husband, Aaron Leachman.

12/26/2025

12/26/2025

As the elected Constable of Galveston County Pct. 1, I am extremely proud to have Deputy Sanford on our team. Deputy Sanford Claus Foundation and his wife, Kristi put many countless hours & effort into creating a Christmas miracle for so many kiddos that may not have any gifts under the tree this morning. Providing gifts for over 400 kids is a huge task. Many talk about what they are going to do, Mac and Christie do what they say!!!

Thank you to all the donors, volunteers and folks that made Christmas possible for so many children.

12/19/2025

Deputy Sanford Claus himself Christmas shopping for 432 kids in the Bayshore/Texas City area... The people behind him in line were NOT happy!! 🤣🤣

12/15/2025

Thank you so much to Kelly Williams, Courtney Solano, John Solano, and the wonderful Cedar Oaks Inn for throwing us such a phenomenal event! We collected tons of toys and even more canned food for the blessing boxes!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

As always Kelly Williams wowed everyone AND got a wonderful group of people to come out and support the Deputy Sanford Claus Foundation at the INCREDIBLE Cedar Oaks Inn 🎅🏽🎄🎁