We Back Our Law Enforcement Campaign Fund Growing
Posted/updated on: October 6, 2016 at 2:36 pm
TYLER – The campaign to raise funds for body armor vests for the Tyler Police Department and Smith County Sheriff’s Department is nearing the half way mark. With the $10,000 contribution Wednesday from Southside Bank, the drive has now gathered $85,000 toward a goal of $204,000. State senator Kevin Eltife said the money comes from 89 gifts from $10.00 and up. And he added, “With additional pledges still outstanding, we expect to make a big announcement next week.”
Individuals and businesses may contribute to the “We Back Our Law Enforcement Fund” set up at the East Texas Communities Foundation. Go online to http://www.etcf.org or to the link https://www.securedserver.net/etcf/lawenforcement.php to contribute using a credit card.
In addition, gifts by check should be made payable to “East Texas Communities Foundation” with “We Back Our Law Enforcement” included in the memo line. Checks may be mailed to ETCF, 315 N. Broadway, Suite 210, Tyler, Texas 75702 or delivered in person to the same address, 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday – Friday.
