FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 9, 2005
CONTACT: Bill Hayden, Chief of Police
Addison Police Department
630/543-3080

POLICE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL COLLECT FOR HURRICANE RELIEF

Volunteers Will Ask Residents to “Fill the Police Hat” This Week

Members of the Addison Police Department’s Communications Division have been so touched by the plight of those affected by Hurricane Katrina, they have volunteered to coordinate a week-long donation drive from Sunday, Sept. 11 through Sunday, Sept. 18 at locations throughout the Village of Addison.

Much as firefighters annually raise money by asking residents to “Fill the Boot,” the Addison Police Department will collect by asking people to “Fill the Police Hat” to benefit hurricane victims.

Police Officers, Records Personnel, Dispatchers, Community Service Officers, Detectives and Volunteers will man the following intersections from 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. daily: Army Trail Road/Swift Road, Army Trail Road/Rohlwing Road, Army Trail Road/Mill Road, Lake Street/Addison Road, and Lake Street/Lombard Road.

In addition, they will collect at the following locations: Lake Addison Plaza (containing Wal-Mart, Best Buy, etc) 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Jewel Food Store 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., and Marcus Cinema 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Lastly, they will collect at Centennial Park during the Italian Fest on Sept. 17 & 18 from 3 – 9 p.m.

Please give generously at these locations throughout the week.
 

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