Jack Lokeinsky Memorial Charitable Trust d/b/a Fort Lauderdale Police Officers Foundation

This program began 3 years ago at Walker Elementary in two (2) third grade classes. First, we wanted to establish consistency. In order to do that, we committed to coming and reading every other week from the programs start to finish. Our readers were in the same classrooms every time. As the program progressed, the kids saw the same two officers, and a connection developed.

We used character development books and included virtues such as Commitment, Honesty, Respect, and Tolerance. After each book was read to the students, they authored a book report and received a stamp in their “reading passport”. Students who completed all the assignments received a “surprise” at the program graduation. We are proud to announce that each student was given an Amazon Kindle E-reader which allowed them access to books through Broward County’s library system.

It is through this engagement that we are able to break down barriers and strengthen community bonds while building trust and understanding.