Our law enforcement officers often engage with individuals in the community who have critical unmet needs such as food, shelter, clothing, fuel, auto repairs and transportation. It can quickly get cumbersome to rely on referrals or funding campaigns when officers know that someone just needs gas in their car or a warm place to spend the night. This sometimes means that officers use their own money to make small purchases rather than wait for official support to show up.
To help meet needs like these, Sumner Police Department has partnered with a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit, BlueBridge Alliance. BlueBridge literally bridges the gap between community members who want to support others in need and law enforcement officers who see the various needs of different individuals in Sumner.
How It Works
BlueBridge gives Sumner Police Officers debit cards that officers can use to quickly cover emergency needs with dignity, offering non-enforcement assistance when and where it’s needed most. Other members of the community can support the program by donating tax-deductible gifts to Sumner Police through BlueBridge. Community safety goes beyond just fighting crime, and this is a great tool!
How You Can Help
You can donate matching seed money with this link to get the program started. We have a goal of raising $2,500 by the start of 2025! After that, we’ll supply the permanent link where you can continue to support the program anytime with either one-time gifts or recurring donations.
Thank you for your support!
Update – 12/16/24
Thanks to everyone who has already donated to support the Sumner Police Department’s partnership with BlueBridge Alliance!
Exciting News!
We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve reached our seed money goal of $2,500 ahead of schedule! However, the need doesn’t stop here. We’ll be keeping the donation link active beyond the end of the year, so every additional dollar you contribute will go directly toward further strengthening and expanding this impactful program. Thank you for your continued support!
How You Can Help:
- Donate now: Click link above.
- Spread the word: Share this program with friends, family, or others who care about making a difference in our community.
Thank you for your support!
