{"id":96025,"date":"2025-10-15T16:12:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T20:12:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=96025"},"modified":"2025-10-15T16:12:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T20:12:21","slug":"city-of-wabash-school-resource-officers-and-the-community-foundation-of-wabash-county-partner-to-launch-public-safety-in-schools-fund","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=96025","title":{"rendered":"City of Wabash, School Resource Officers, and the Community Foundation of Wabash County partner to launch Public Safety in Schools Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\t\r\njQuery(document).ready(function () {var html = '<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html).insertAfter(\".elementor-widget-theme-post-content\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\tvar html1 = '<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html1).insertBefore(\".elementor-element-156402f\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4268950360\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ().push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>WABASH, IN \u2014 The City of Wabash, the Community Foundation of Wabash County, and School Resource Officers (SROs) are proud to announce the creation of the Public Safety in<br>Schools Fund, a collaborative effort designed to strengthen school safety, student well-being, and<br>community partnerships.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis partnership represents our shared commitment to the safety and success of<br>every student in Wabash,\u201d said City of Wabash Mayor Scott Long. \u201cBy investing<br>together, we\u2019re ensuring our schools remain safe, strong, and united for generations<br>to come.\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new fund will provide resources to enhance safety programs, emergency preparedness, and<br>mental health support, while also funding initiatives that foster positive relationships between<br>School Resource Officers (SROs), students, and staff.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs a School Resource Officer, my role goes far beyond safety\u2014it\u2019s about building<br>relationships and trust,\u201d said SRO R. Sam Hipskind, School Resource Officer for<br>Wabash City Schools. \u201cThis fund allows us to keep building champions on the field,<br>in the classroom, and throughout our community.\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to safety equipment and training, the fund will support student leadership development,<br>athletic partnerships, and outreach events that reinforce teamwork and belonging.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Public Safety in Schools Fund will be managed through the Community Foundation of<br>Wabash County, with ongoing collaboration between the City of Wabash and School Resource<br>Officers to ensure that every dollar supports programs that protect and empower local students.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Community Foundation is proud to help establish and sustain this important<br>initiative,\u201d said Melissa Ford-Kalbfell, Development Director of the Community<br>Foundation of Wabash County. \u201cThis fund brings together public safety, education,<br>and community support to make a lasting difference.\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Community members, alumni, and local businesses are invited to contribute to the fund to help<br>sustain these safety and relationship-building initiatives.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information or to contribute to the Public Safety in Schools Fund, please contact:<br>Community Foundation of Wabash County by calling 260-982-4824 or by emailing<br>melissa@cfwabash.org. 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