Mobile Police Receives a Grant from Target

Jul 28th, 2011

Target has partnered with the Mobile Police Department and has provided a $2,500 grant to the department to help fund National Night Out on August 2, 2011 at Bel Air Mall.

“At Target, our local grants are making a difference in communities across the country,” said Laysha Ward, President, Community Relations, Target. “We’re proud to partner with the Mobile Police Department as part of our ongoing commitment to strengthen communities where our guests and team members live and work.”

National Night Out is a free family fun event starting at 6:00 p.m. at the fountain area by JC Penny. The celebration is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and recruit participation in local anticrime programs. The night’s activities include door prizes, kids’ activities, self defense tactics, McGruff’s birthday party and even an Elvis impersonator.

The Mobile Police Department will also be hosting the Crime Prevention 5K Run/Walk through downtown Mobile starting at 6:30 p.m. Registration for the 5K can be found at McCoy Outdoor on Springhill Avenue or Running Wild in Fairhope through Saturday, July 30; On-line registration is at www.imathlete.com by midnight Aug. 1; day of race until 6:00 PM at Bienville Square.