Trending...
- How to Apply Online for a Loan that pays You in 24 hours
- The New Trace One Ushers in a New Era for CPG and Retail Product Innovation
- All Traffic Data, a Seaport Capital Portfolio Company, Acquires Traffic Survey Specialists
~ The Colorado Springs Police Department and SCHEELS have joined forces to provide 1,450 soccer players registered with the City's sports office this spring with their own soccer ball. Throughout March, officers will be visiting practice locations citywide to deliver the balls and spend time with the kids.
This is part of the police department's PlayCOS initiative, which is now in its third season. Since 2021, PlayCOS has hosted 73 events, donated to 21 schools, three community centers and has created more than 28,000 positive police/community interactions through sport.
Sgt. Jason Newton of the Colorado Springs Police Department said: "This is exactly how 8-year-olds should be meeting police officers – on a soccer field, kicking a ball around. It's been awesome to see the smiles on these kids' faces when we visit a practice site. What the kids might not realize, though, is the immensely positive impact they're having on the visiting officer. It's so beneficial for these officers to have these positive experiences out in our community."
More on Colorado Desk
The giveaway was funded by SCHEELS and officers are volunteering their time to participate in it. Additionally, local families are benefiting from an Olympic City USA program that waived registration fees for the first 460 kids who registered to play City soccer this spring. Since 2021, more than 1,900 kids have played sports for free in Colorado Springs due to generous grants and donations from various organizations such as The Daniels Fund and The Schuck Foundation.
This is part of the police department's PlayCOS initiative, which is now in its third season. Since 2021, PlayCOS has hosted 73 events, donated to 21 schools, three community centers and has created more than 28,000 positive police/community interactions through sport.
Sgt. Jason Newton of the Colorado Springs Police Department said: "This is exactly how 8-year-olds should be meeting police officers – on a soccer field, kicking a ball around. It's been awesome to see the smiles on these kids' faces when we visit a practice site. What the kids might not realize, though, is the immensely positive impact they're having on the visiting officer. It's so beneficial for these officers to have these positive experiences out in our community."
More on Colorado Desk
- IDENTIFLIGHT TO STUDY BIRD SPECIES AT FIRST SOUTH AFRICAN SITE USA - English APAC - English USA - English
- New data reveals 87% Australian adults have experienced a work-related musculoskeletal injury
- Newmont Announces Executive Leadership Appointments
- NEOM and Maysalward to strengthen young gaming talent with launch of NEOM Game Dev Challenge
- Colorado Governor Jared Polis Releases Statement Following News That The House and Senate Reached an Agreement on a Temporary Funding Measure to Avoid Federal Government Shutdown
The giveaway was funded by SCHEELS and officers are volunteering their time to participate in it. Additionally, local families are benefiting from an Olympic City USA program that waived registration fees for the first 460 kids who registered to play City soccer this spring. Since 2021, more than 1,900 kids have played sports for free in Colorado Springs due to generous grants and donations from various organizations such as The Daniels Fund and The Schuck Foundation.
0 Comments
Latest on Colorado Desk
- Global Luxury Value Exchange, Idoneus, Transitions to 100% IDON Transactions
- USA Green Card Celebrates the State Department's Historic Inclusion of the UK in the DV-2025 Green Card Lottery
- Colorado: Governor Polis Takes Action to Keep National Parks Open if a Federal Shutdown Occurs
- Outdoor Alliance, The Conservation Alliance, Outdoor Industry Association align around shared agenda with policymakers
- Do Grandparents Make Good Parents?
- ZIRO Makes Microsoft Teams Recording and Reporting Easier
- Cleveland Broadband Selects Axiros' AXESS 5 ACS Software for Advanced Gigabit Internet Service
- Green Office Partner Ranks on the Inc. 5000 Annual List of the Fastest Growing Companies in America
- Office Calgary Inc, announces office expansion plans
- Colorado: Governor Polis Announces RISE Grant Opportunity, Creating More Work-Based Learning Opportunities for High-school Students
- Tru Automotive's Annual Open House Event: A Fun-Filled Day for the Community
- InteliChart to Debut Enhanced Family Engagement Solution at the AHCA/NCAL Delivering Solutions 23 Convention & Expo
- Colorado: Governor Polis Applauds U.S. Senate Banking Committee Bipartisan Passage of SAFER Banking Act
- Bolstering Colorado's Economy: Polis Administration Secures Modeling & Simulation, Cybersecurity Firm for Expansion in Colorado Springs
- Evergreen Innovations Manages All-Domain Network at Northern Strike Exercise
- APM Enhances Understanding with Revamped Webpage on CNC Grinding Services
- PFW Recap: CHOCHENG Spring/Summer 2024 Les Parapluies De CHOCHENG
- The New Trace One Ushers in a New Era for CPG and Retail Product Innovation
- Real Estate Investment Firm In Colorado Buys Houses With Squatters Inside
- High 5 Plumbing opens new headquarters in Golden