EPD participating in statewide Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser
Elkhart Police Department officers will be at Dunkin', 335 C.R. 6 East, Elkhart, and not physically on the roof collecting money.
Hosted by the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Indiana, money collected at this statewide fundraiser goes directly to support programming for Special Olympics athletes in Indiana. Dunkin' guests who donate to Cop on a Rooftop will receive a coupon for a free doughnut. Guests who donate $10 or more will receive a coupon for a free medium hot or iced coffee.
Now in its 11th year, Cop on a Rooftop has raised over $118,000 for Special Olympics Indiana. All money raised goes directly back to support the more than 19,000 athletes across the state-giving them opportunities to participate in a variety of sports programming, foster a healthy lifestyle develop leadership skills and create a sense of belonging and inclusion for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
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