Cops for Kids Program
Text Box: LEWISBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT Lewisburg, Tennessee

The “Cops for Kids Program” was established to enable us to give something back to the citizens of Lewisburg and provide assistance to those families that may find themselves facing difficult financial hardships.

Lieutenant Rebekah Mitchell, who manages this program, and working with community agencies and school counselors we are able to select about one hundred (100) local children this year (2009) and provide them with a Christmas shopping trip, with a focus on providing them with essential items such as clothing, winter items, shoes, etc. However, we also try to provide them with toys or other items that a child would enjoy at Christmas. We also treat them to a lunch after the shopping trip. Both the shopping trip and lunch take place at local businesses.

Funding for the “Cops for Kids Program” comes entirely from donations from local citizens and businesses. Please consider making a donation to this very worthwhile program. The information for submitting donations is included below. The smiles that we see on the faces of these children more than repay the time and effort put into this program.

Donations can be made to Cops for Kids by contacting Lt. Rebekah Mitchell at 931-359-4044 or sending to the Lewisburg Police Department at 101 Water Street, Lewisburg, TN. 37091.

Cops for Kids Fundraiser

August 15th, 2009

 

Fire Chief Larry Williams in the Dunk Tank

Just a few of the many great items that were auctioned

The kids loved the Tennessee National Guard

Rock Climb Wall.  There were also several inflatable activities, face and nail painting, snow cones, and good food for everyone.

We want to express our sincere thanks to the businesses and the community for their tremendous support of our Cops for Kids program.  This first annual fundraiser was an overwhelming success.  Activities included a 5K Walk/Run, inflatable activities for the kids, a rock climb wall, a dunk tank, face and nail painting,  lots of food and silent & live auctions.  All of the money raised will go towards helping the kids in our community.  We look forward to an even bigger and better event next year!