The Medina Police Department has thrown its weight behind an initiative aimed at fostering ties between law enforcement and younger members of the community. An announcement on social media heralded the "Shop With a Cop 2025" event, organized by the Fraternal Order of Police Medina County Lodge #204, set to benefit children who are up against socioeconomic challenges with a day they're not likely to forget.
Raffle tickets are being sold at the Medina Police Department headquarters, located at 150 W. Friendship St, with the goal of raising funds for this occasion. Interested parties can swing by Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM to purchase tickets, which are priced at a modest $1 apiece. This small act of giving is intended to quickly and effectively contribute to an endeavour that promises to be more than worth the investment of a community-minded individual or business.
A variety of prizes up for grabs are sure to catch the public's eye, with a $250 Visa Gift Card taking the top spot, followed by a $100 card and a $50 one for second and third place, respectively. As per the Medina Police Department's social media post on Facebook, the proceeds from ticket sales are destined to directly benefit the children from Medina City Schools during the festive event.
For those wishing to make a donation without participating in the raffle, the Medina Police Department has outlined a process for doing so. Contributions can be made out to The Medina County Law Enforcement Association (MCLEA), assuring that every penny will go towards making this communal effort an unqualified success. Those looking to inquire further or to make a substantial donation have been pointed to Natalie Santivasci as a point of contact, with the department sharing her phone number and email address for altruistic citizens ready to touch base.
