MOSES LAKE, Wash. — Simple acts of kindness can completely transform the outlook of people in need. This was the case in a recent situation when Moses Lake police officers made contact with a woman who simply needed a nudge in her pursuit of a brighter tomorrow.
As detained in a social media post from the Moses Lake Police Department, officers were dispatched for reports of a theft at a local retail business around 1:00 p.m. on October 3, 2022.
Once they concluded their investigation, they noticed a nearby woman pleading with community members. She was in desperate need of gas money to reach her destination on the west side of Washington state.
During a conversation with the woman, Corporal St Onge and Officer Hohman learned that she was traveling from the East Coast in an attempt to find work. She had been struggling to find work back home and set out across the country with the hope of building a better life for herself.
They decided that this was an appropriate time to tap into funds from the Blue Bridge Alliance program. Through this initiative, Moses Lake police officers are able to make judgment calls about when to give a little financial boost to those who need it the most.
“The relationship between law enforcement and the community can be strengthened by providing officers with resources needed to assist members of the community in urgent need,” the MLPD post stated.
All donations through this fund are meant to assist people in Moses Lake specifically. If you are interested in donating to the fund, you can contact the Moses Lake Police Department directly at 509-764-3887.
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