News Release - Ramsey County Sheriff's Office Launches Donation Program to Assist People who are Homeless

ramsey county sheriffs office seal

Ramsey County Sheriff's Office
Jack Serier, Sheriff


News Release

Public Information Officer: Becqi Sherman

PIO Line: 651-266-9669 • rebecca.sherman@co.ramsey.mn.us

Español | Hmoob | Soomaali

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 17, 2018

Ramsey County Sheriff's Office Launches Donation Program to Assist People who are Homeless

"Care on the Go" initiative to provide packs of basic necessities upon release from jail

Saint Paul, Minnesota - The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office is launching a new initiative that will provide the nearly 1,500 people who are homeless and released from our detention center each year with a "Care on the Go" pack containing basic necessities and a pamphlet of resources.

Undersheriff Booker Hodges developed the "Care on the Go" initiative after hearing about a similar program during a Sunday church sermon. "This is something we can do here," Undersheriff Hodges said. "It's something we can give people who have nothing, even if just for a day. Even if you've been arrested, even if you are in jail, you are deserving of care. As an agency and as people, we expect ourselves to always be compassionate."

We are calling on our community members to help us make Care on the Go packs a reality by helping us provide donations for the packs. The packs will include:

  • White t-shirts (size large)
  • White or black tube socks
  • Personal size body wash, deodorant, and shampoo
  • Personal size toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Personal size wet wipes
  • Packs of 8 oz. (small) bottled water
  • Granola or protein bars
  • Ziploc baggies (gallon size)

Care on the Go items can be donated at our summer Hot Dog with a Deputy events, during Night to Unite, and at several Ramsey County building facilities including the Law Enforcement Center, Main Courthouse, Patrol Station, and Maplewood Courthouse. Monetary donations to purchase items for the packs are welcome, as well, in the form of checks made to the Ramsey County Sheriff's Foundation.

Upcoming Hot Dog with a Deputy events:

  • Tuesday, July 17th at West Rec Center, North Oaks
  • Thursday, July 19th at Community Park, Falcon Heights
  • Wednesday, July 25th at Commons Pavilion, Shoreview

Building facility locations and details:

  • Law Enforcement Center, 425 Grove Street, St. Paul, MN - donations will be accepted at the gun permits counter on the ground level from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
  • Main Courthouse, 15 West Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN - donations will be accepted by courthouse deputies from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
  • Patrol Station, 1411 Paul Kirkwood Drive, Arden Hills, MN - donations will be accepted in the public lobby from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
  • Maplewood Courthouse, 2050 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, MN - donations will be accepted in the public lobby from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. weekdays.

Information: Becqi Sherman, rebecca.sherman@co.ramsey.mn.us / 651-266-9669

###

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.