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Making a Difference: United Way of Southern Nevada’s – Kids & Cops
Children and police officers wouldn’t normally sound like a savory combination, but it is when you’re talking about United Way of Southern Nevada’s Kids & Cops program. Conceptualized in 2003 by United Way President and CEO Dan Goulet and LVMPD’s former sheriff Bill Young, the program’s aim is to create a positive relationship between local communities and law enforcement officials. With the help of organizations like MGM Resorts Foundation, they provide immediate assistance to children in need.
MGM Resorts Foundation, the employee charitable giving program for MGM Resorts, recently awarded Kids & Cops with a $45,000 grant. “This generous grant allows us to expand the good being done every day by our Kids & Cops program,” said Goulet. “Kids & Cops helps build healthy relationships between law enforcement and vulnerable children….”
This sizable donation was used to assist low-income families by providing children with $5 McDonald’s and $25 Walmart vouchers for the purchase of basic necessities, backpacks, school supplies, hygiene items and the like. During a back to school event held on September 9th, NLVPD officers distributed the vouchers to students enrolled at Kermit Booker Elementary and the 100 Academy of Excellence School and offered shopping assistance. Thanks to all involved, more than 300 students started the school year off with the tools necessary to achieve. For more info about the Kids & Cops program, visit www.uwsn.org.
