Happy Valentine’s Day from KDPS

Kalamazoo, MI: On Wednesday, 2-13-08, KDPS Officers made a couple of surprise visits to area organizations, to deliver gifts for Valentine’s Day. The first stop was the Ecumenical Senior Center.  The seniors were just finishing their bible-study session, so Officer Jennifer Bryant provided the perfect segue by singing a beautiful rendition of “Jesus Loves Me.”  Afterwards, numerous officers gave a variety of stuffed animals to over sixty seniors that were present.    

The next stop was made at the Interfaith Homes Neighborhood Network Center.  Community Policing Officers interacted with approximately fifty children.  The children were instructed on safety tips and then given trinkets and stuffed animals.  

On Thursday, February 14, the festivities continue.  Visits will be made to Borgess and Bronson Hospitals, Eastside Head Start Programs, the Child Development Center (CDC – Gull Rd), and Washington Writer’s Academy.  Stuffed animals will be given away at all locations.

The stuffed animals being given away were made possible through a generous donation from Kohl’s Department Store of Battle Creek.  We appreciate their generosity; which allows us the opportunity to foster more community interaction.