Citrus Heights Groups Show Appreciation for Police Service

CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) - At noon on July 1, members of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Citrus Heights Women’s Club (CHWC) dropped by the Citrus Heights Police Department bearing 100 Survival ‘goodie’ Bags for their officers and dispatchers.

These have been tough days for law enforcement agencies. In light of all that is going on in our country, residents of Citrus Heights have been working to make life a little easier for their officers. Members of Next Door, other Citrus Heights groups, and individuals are showing their appreciation in many different ways. CHWC is one of them.

A dozen members of CHWC gathered at a member’s home on June 25, to assemble 100 Survival ‘goodie bags’ for police patrol officers and dispatcher at the CHPD.

Following presentation of the bags to police on July 1, it was reported the bags disappeared within minutes as they were wheeled past each area. Other members of the police department were not forgotten as there were many goodies left over which needed a good home.

Upon receipt of their bags, Corporal Boehle commented, “the support we get from our local community is very nice especially in these trying times.”  Code Enforcement Officer Hughes agreed and added, “It was very thoughtful! It’s nice to know people are thinking of us!”

Since 2017 CHWC has partnered with the police department to put on ‘Taste of Citrus Heights’, the club’s major fundraiser which helps fund the Department’s annual mandatory ‘emotional survival’ training. As a result of COVID-19 this year’s fundraiser,  or TOCH, originally scheduled for April 24 has been rescheduled for April 23, 2021.

A clever explanation of the bag’s contents stapled on the front reads: Lifesaver: to remind you of the many time you’ve been one; Starburst: for the burst of energy that you need; Payday: since you’re not doing it for the money; Hershey Kiss: to show our love for you; Gum: to help everyone stick together: Tootsie Roll: you have to roll with the punches; Peppermint Patty: helping you keep your cool; Snickers: to help keep your humor; Mounds: for the mounds of courage you show. Thank you for ALL you do! We are praying for you!