GREENWICH POLICE SCHOLARSHIP FUND BENEFIT

From left front row: Officers Rob Smurlo, John D”™Inverno and Su Ah Sor. Back row from left: Alice + Olivia staff Marjeta Nezaj and Brianna Forchetti.

Since scholarship money can make a difference to a young person”™s education, the Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund (GPSF) grants to qualifying students of current Greenwich police officers becomes a worthwhile effort. That”™s why it is asking the community to support the officers who help keep the community safe by contributing, however big or small, to the scholarship fund.

In the 2020-2021 school year, 26 GPDSF scholarships were funded. The number of supported students is expected to increase next school year based on the number of current high school seniors. “Greenwich has such a strong sense of community and we are very appreciative of the community”™s support to our scholarship fund,” said Chief of Police James Heavey.

Alice + Olivia, the national clothing shop on Greenwich Avenue, values the safety and protection of police officers and on Thursday, April 8, offered shoppers 10% off their purchase and also contributed an additional 10%.

GPDSF traces its roots to 1962. At that time, three scholarships were awarded. Today, the fund supports well over 20 applicants annually.

For more information or if you would like to become a sponsor of GPDSF, call 203-622-7844 or visit https://www.gpdscholarshipfund.org.