August 19, 2019
WHAT:
Heroes
and Helpers
WHEN: Noon,
Tuesday, August 20 and 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21
WHERE:
Forest Hill
Target, 7101 Forest Hill Ave.
BACKGROUND: In
collaboration with the Metro Richmond YMCA’s Bright Beginnings program, “Heroes and Helpers” pairs Richmond city
youth with a Richmond Police officer to
prepare for the upcoming school year.
“This program is fundamental to the Department’s efforts in strengthening
community relations with our
youth,” said
Capt. Michael Bender. “Our
officers love participating and seeing the joy on a child’s face when they get
new clothes for school.”
Along with helping a child prepare for the upcoming school year, the annual event
continues building the foundation of community trust and the youth.
Bright Beginnings is the largest outreach program, servicing over 2,000
children in Central Virginia.
