On April 4, the Hiram Police Department held its annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser for the “Shop with a Cop” program. The event was a success in that $2,113.00 was raised for the program. “Our Shop with a Cop” program (Hiram and Garrettsville) is one of the biggest programs of the year, which provides Crestwood/Garfield School District children, and their families, the opportunity to enjoy the holiday season,” says Chief Ed Samec.
The program is designed for less fortunate and under privileged children to go Christmas shopping, for themselves and families, with a police officer from the Hiram and Garrettsville police departments. The program brings about much heartfelt joy to a lot of area children and families.
“Our goal is that every child gets the chance to enjoy the holiday season,” Chief Ed Samec said. The Pancake Breakfast had a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny and was a huge hit with the kids.
Special THANK YOU to Hiram College, AVI’s Diane McBride and Beth Cline, Windswept Farms, The Woodlands at Robinson and Aurora Manor, Maggie’s Donuts, the Easter Bunny, and all of the people who attended and graciously support the event. “I am overwhelmed at all of the support and encouragement that Hiram Police Department receives from the community, it really is heartwarming that so many people believe in us and our community programs.”