Photo Credit: Walla Walla Police Department
WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Officers with the Walla Walla Police Department are forming a new foundation and community care fund in hopes of helping locals in need.
According to the organization, donations to the fund will go towards helping people such as victims of crimes such as domestic violence or human trafficking.
These funds can also be used if someone simply needs a hotel room for the night, or a tank of gas to get out of town to escape an abusive relationship.
“WWPD Officers in years past have routinely reached into their own pockets to help those in need,” said Officer Small. “We believe that investing in community and building relationships with those we serve is the most effective means of promoting public safety and prosperity within our community,” said the President of the Walla Walla Police Foundation, Officer Nat Small.
The Walla Walla Police Foundation has been established and is seeking donations for its Community Care Fund.
According to a release sent from its president, Walla Walla police Officer Nat Small, the foundation was established to provide resources to help the department perform at its âhighest level of service.â
âWe believe that investing in community and building relationships with those we serve is the most effective means of promoting public safety and prosperity within our community,â Small said in the release.
The Community Care Fund will be used to give money to people in emergency situations. Small said the foundation wants to team up with other community partners to help divvy the money out as necessary âto assist community members in need.â