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Barrington’s Finest at the Holidays
IN Front, From left: Ofc. Rita
Kelley, Sue Ardizzone of
Hoffman Estates, Jen Herzfeldt
and Ofc. Jennifer Whitcher.
In back, from left: Jeff Tress,
Barrington Fire Department;
Det. John McGowan, Ofc. Mike
Gorzelanczyk, Det. Sgt. Kevin
Croke, Ofc. Doug Kluth,
Chief Jerry Libit, Target Executive
Team Leader Tim Urban,
Det. Lori Allsteadt, Barrington
Police Explorers Jake Shindelar,
Wrigley Marquith and
Joe Matlachowski, and
Sgt. Steve Ruben.
On December 11, a contingent of Barrington police and fire officers and staff got together to do what they do best – to be of service and help
those in need. Yet this was no ordinary call to duty, but instead this event was planned and worked on all year by the Barrington Police Benevolent
Association (BPBA). Since 1997, the BPBA has reached out to offer a chance to ‘shop with a cop’ – the last 10 years doing so at Target – for
children whose families are in need. Officers identify the families by working with Barrington schools to learn of Barrington residents whose
children could benefit from this generous and fun event.
The members of the BPBA organize fundraisers and have welcomed donations from area businesses. Coopers Pizza offered a pizza day, where
officers made the pizzas and the proceeds were donated to help support the 32 children this year who attended the special shopping day.
Target donated one girl’s and one boy’s bike that were raffled off to lucky winners. Breakfast treats welcomed the children who received written
invitations to attend, and all were offered a friendly uniformed helper to take them through the store. This year, about $3,200 was available to buy
clothes, shoes, and other gifts. By now, members of the BPBA are most likely making plans to support some children for this year’s holiday season.
For more information or to donate, contact Ofc. Kevin Croke at kcroke@barrington-il.gov or call 847-304-3305.
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