WARWICK, R.I. — The Warwick Police Department announced it has launched a fundraising campaign to assist Los Angeles Police Department officers who have been severely impacted by the recent wildfires in California, WLNE reported.
According to LAPD Headquarters, more than 20 active officers have lost their homes and belongings due to the fires. In response, Warwick Police are collecting gift cards from local retailers and online platforms, according to the report.
“We are collecting gift cards for national retailers such at Target, Amazon, Home Depot, Lowe’s etc to deliver to LAPD officers who have lost their homes in the fires…Every little bit helps!” the department stated in a Facebook post.
The department stated it will be accepting donations of gift cards in-person or by mail until Feb. 10, according to the report. A Warwick Police Department representative will personally deliver the collected donations to the affected LAPD officers in February.
If you would like to make direct donations to help LAPD officers affected by the wildfires, below is a list of organizations you can donate to:
- Los Angeles Police Reserve Foundation - https://laprf.org/
- Los Angeles Police Foundation - https://www.supportlapd.org/donate
- Los Angeles Police Protective League - https://eagleandbadgefoundation.com/donate-eagle-badge...
- Checks can be mailed to: 1308 W 8th St. Los Angeles, CA 90017
- Los Angeles Police Relief Association (LAPRA) - https://lapra.org/lapraf.html
- Los Angeles Police Federal Credit Union - https://lapfcu.org/.../communi.../blue-ribbon-trust-accounts
- William H. Parker Foundation - https://www.lapdparker.com/donate
- Wives of Los Angeles Police Officers - https://www.wivesoflapd.com/
- Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation - https://lapmf.org/donate/
When donating, please note in the comments that the donations are for fire relief.