Cedar Falls Police Officers Read to Kindergartners

Press release from the Cedar Falls Police Department:

Target Corporation has again awarded the Cedar Falls Police Department with a grant which is used to sustain an annual reading program.

With the grant money, the Cedar Falls Police Department purchases a book for every kindergarten student in Cedar Falls. From April 22-26 a Cedar Falls Officer will visit each kindergarten class and read the book to the students. Nearly 450 kindergarten students are served annually by this reading program.

The Cedar Falls Police Department uses this as an opportunity to team up with Target and the school system to educate and to provide a positive experience for students while spending time with police officers.

This grant is part of ongoing efforts by the Target to strengthen families and communities.  Since opening its doors, Target has given five percent of its income to organizations that support education, the arts, safe families and communities. This five percent translates into more than 3 million dollars per week.