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BLACK HAWK COUNTY GAMING ASSOCIATION
GRANT APPLICATION
COVER PAGE
Date Application Received: Grant Number:
(Office Use) (Office Use)
1. Name of Organization: City of Waterloo, Iowa
2. Mailing Address: 715 Mulberry Street Waterloo, IA 50703
3. Telephone: (319) 291-4339 Federal Tax ID Number: 42-6005327
4. Email Address: jenningst@waterloopolice.com
5. Contact Person/Phone Numbers: Chief Thomas Jennings
6. Amount of Funding Requested from BHCGA: $10,000.00
7. I have read the "Funding Guidelines & Procedures" document. (INITIAL)
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8. You must list a title and brief description of the project/program for which funding is requested
in the space below. (In addition,a one-page addendum describing your proposal in more detail
may be attached). Include in this description how this project will provide property tax relief,
capital improvements and/or charitable services.
TITLE: Cops 'n Kids Literacy Program
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Waterloo Police Department, in conjunction
with Quota International of Waterloo, works to promote literacy
among local disadvantaged youth by providing quality books for children,
pre—school through 6th grade.
Required Signatures:
Applicant's Name (PRINT)
Timothy Hurley, Mayor
Chief Executive Officer (PRINT) Chairperson of Board of Directors (PRINT)
Chief Executive Officer (SIGNATURE) Chairperson of Board of Directors (SIGNATURE)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION ADDENDUM:
The purpose of the Cops `n Kids Literacy Program is simple; it's all about benefiting
local children, especially those in low income areas. The Cops `n Kids program allows
children who may not have access to books to start expanding their minds and horizons
through the gift of books. Equally, if not more importantly, this community charitable
service provides an opportunity to have positive interactions between children and the
Waterloo Police Officers.
PROJECT BUDGET:
The budget for the City of Waterloo does not include money for the
Cops `n Kids books. All books come to the Waterloo Police
Department by way of Quota International of Waterloo. Community
groups that have supported the program in the past include the
Junior League, John Deere Community Credit Union, Lincoln
Savings Bank, Barnes & Noble, Community Foundation and the
Exchange Club of Waterloo.
NARRATIVE:
A. The problem addressed by Cops `n Kids is the steady decline
in reading comprehension among younger school-aged
children as shown by the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills. Another
concern is the lack of respect and positive relationship
between law enforcement and youth. There is a need for
building better relationships.
B. The goal/objective of Cops `n Kids is to put books into the
hands of at-risk children and improve their reading skills.
Children who receive books through the Cops `n Kids
Program also experience positive interactions with police
officers, thus developing a more trusting relationship with law
enforcement. It is hoped these positive relationships will help
prevent juvenile delinquency and inspire kids to reach their full
potential.
C. The Cops `n Kids Program functions in a number of ways. All
of the Waterloo Police Department squad cars carry children's
books in their trunks. These books can be given to children at
the discretion of the officers; i.e. domestic violence calls, to
groups of children playing in parks, etc. School Resource
Officers (SROs) visit Head Start preschools and elementary
public schools with low income children. During these visits,
the officers read to the students and give each a new book to
take home. Officers have handed out hundreds of books
during Red Ribbon Week and also at back-to-school events.
Cops `n Kids have been included in school Christmas
programs with parents present. SROs interact with students
about numerous topics and always encourage them to read
and work hard in school. Books are also available at the
Waterloo Police Department for situations that involve kids.
Quota's Cops `n Kids program is currently in the process of
establishing a "Get Booked" area at the Waterloo Boys & Girls
Club. This area would be used as a location where police
officers can make a friendly visit with kids to perhaps enjoy a
pizza party or any event that is non-threatening and enjoyable
to the Club children. Books in this area can be taken home or
enjoyed at the Club.
D. Cops `n Kids started in March of 2004. Since then, over
12,000 books have been given to children. This is an on-
going program. Quota International of Waterloo has provided
all of the books since starting this program. The Waterloo
Police Department would like to see this program continued
and perhaps expanded.
E. The program has averaged a book distribution of over 3000
books in each of the past four years. This translates to
approximately 3000 children receiving a book annually.
F. The students and teachers are delighted to have the SROs
bring books to their schools. Quota Club reports many
requests for return visits to schools. Sergeant Bob Hewitt,
Director of the SRO program, sees the program as valuable to
improving literacy as well as a tool to promote good public
relationships.
G. Community groups as noted under the Project Budget
narrative, may be considered for repeat requests to help fund
this program.
CITY OF WATERLOO
MISSION STATEMENT
"Effectively and efficiently utilize the
various resources of city government in
order to help make Waterloo the best
possible place to live, work, do business,
play and raise a family for all citizens."
CITY OF WATERLOO
MAYOR: Tim Hurley
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Bob Greenwood, At-Large
Steve Schmitt, At-Large
Reggie Schmitt, 1St Ward
Carolyn Cole, 2nd Ward
Harold Getty, 3rd Ward
Quentin Hart, 4th Ward
Ron Welper, 5th Ward