The Roswell Police Department: Heroes, Helpers, Teachers, Givers
This holiday season, the Roswell Police Department (RPD) gave HomeStretch a memorable gift: their officers shared generously with families in our program.
In December, RPD invited our students to be a part of their Heroes and Helpers event where each year homeless and very low-income children spend a special morning with police officers at a local Target store. Each child was given a gift card and paired with an officer who helped them select gifts for family and friends. After shopping for others, they even picked out a treat for themselves. And it wasn’t just a shopping trip! Breakfast, crafts and a Holiday Meal Box for each family topped off the morning, on
This year, to add to the event, RPD officers raised money with a challenge – make a donation, help a child and have some fun!
“With our Brave Beards and Fearless Fingers challenge, employees who donated money could sidestep the dress code by growing a beard, painting their nails or wearing jeans,” said RPD Officer Traci Quan. “With that money, we were able to sponsor 41 underprivileged elementary school children this year.”
And they aren’t done giving. This month, RPD is providing the gift of education for HomeStretch families. Officers will help our families stay safe by teaching the SAFE curriculum. SAFE, or Women’s Self-defense Awareness and Familiarization Exchange, increases personal awareness and safety by helping women reduce their risk of exposure to violence. The course also introduces physical self-defense with interactive, hands-on instruction. Thank you to officers Quan and Frommer for giving your time and sharing your expertise with HomeStretch families.
We are grateful for the talents and gifts of the Roswell Police Department. You make our community – and HomeStretch – better.
