SIDNEY — In 2015 the Fraternal Order of Police Gateway Lodge 138 continued its tradition of giving back to the community by supporting many different community organizations.
“All of the money the FOP raises every year is a direct result of the support of the citizens and businesses within Sidney and Shelby County,” said President Aaron Wesbecher. “Without the continued support of the community we would not be able to continue to support as many organizations as we do.”
His report continues:
All the money contributed to the FOP stays within Shelby County to help local organizations. In 2015 the FOP again had two fundraising efforts. One was held in June and the Shop with a Cop fundraiser began in October and continued thru the end of November.
Below is a summary of the organizations the FOP donated to in 2015.
• Shelby County Libraries Summer Reading Program $250.
• Shelby County Sheriff’s Office DARE Camp $1,000.
• Second Installment to New Choices for $5,000. (pledge of $15,000 over three year period)
• Shelby County Fair $500.
• 9 scholarships were awarded to recent local graduates for $500.00 a piece totaling $4,500.
• Sidney-Shelby County YMCA Special Needs Cheerleaders $2,000.
• Police Week Dinner for Law Enforcement Officers $1,500.
• McMillen Community Christmas Dinner $500.
• Shelby County Shock $1,000.
• Sidney Dance Company $250.
• Sidney Post 217 Baseball $250.
• Shelby County United Way Community Dinner $500.
• Field of Valor Flag $30.
• 75 kids went shopping at Wal-Mart thru the Shop with a Cop program with a total of $15,000 being spent
The FOP would like to thank everyone in the community for their continued support and donations that have allowed us to give back and support all of the above programs. Without the support of businesses and individuals within our community we would not be able to continue to contribute to these organizations.
The FOP is looking forward to continuing giving back to the community and its many programs in 2016. If you are interested in donating to the FOP or are in need of a sponsor for your organization you can contact the FOP at [email protected] or you can send correspondences to P.O. Box 15 Sidney, OH 45365.
