The annual Cops and Kids event in Washington is next week. It’ll be December 15th, that’s next Thursday. The event has grown since 1991. It partners area head start kids with police and firemen from across the region for a morning of shopping at Wal Mart in Washington for every day stuff children need. Organizer Steve Riney says they like to spend about 125 dollars per child…
After the shopping the kids are treated to lunch and treats and a visit from Santa at the Washington Moose.
All the money comes from donations from fraternal organizations, businesses, clubs and individuals. You can drop off your donation at the Washington, Odon or Loogootee Police Departments, or the Martin or Daviess County Sheriff’s Department.
The Vincennes version of the same event called Shop with a Cop takes place next Tuesday. They say they are looking to spend 175 dollars a child. To donate to the Vincennes event drop off or mail your donations to the Vincennes Police Department.
