The first annual Shop With a Cop Galt CA event took place on Sunday, organized by Traci Skinner and Lisa HAMRICK. A total of 28 Galt foster children participated.
Event Overview
Each child received $250 to shop with a law enforcement officer.
Shopping took place while foster families remained off-site.
Children were selected from the Galt Joint Union Elementary School District and the Galt Joint Union High School District.
Primary Funding
The Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center employees and cadets raised most of the funding required to run the Galt Shop With a Cop program.
Additional Sponsors
Starbucks – donated coffee
Walmart – donated goodie bags
Valley Men’s Club – sponsored 2 children
Becky & Michaela, Roenspie + Johnson Real Estate Group | Real Broker – sponsored 4 children
Law Enforcement & Corrections Participation
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center
Basic Correctional Officer Academy Cadets
Northern Transportation Hub
Division of Adult Parole Operations Staff
Basic Parole Agent Academy Students
California Correctional Peace Officer Association
This event established the foundation for future Shop With a Cop Galt California programs and demonstrated strong collaboration between Galt law enforcement, local sponsors, and the Galt school districts.
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