Anew officials hold a $1,300 check from Homewood police officers at a presentation on Monday. (Provided photo)
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Homewood police officers raise more than $1K for Anew

Homewood police officers put their razors down and picked their fundraising up during the past month, raising $1,330 during No Shave November to benefit Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse

Anew officials hold a $1,300 check from Homewood police officers at a presentation on Monday. (Provided photo)
Anew officials hold a $1,300 check from Homewood police officers at a presentation on Monday. (Provided photo)

Twenty-seven officers grew a beard during the past month. They start collecting funds in October and concluded with a presentation on Monday, Nov. 14, of a giant check to Anew’s leadership team.  

“I really enjoy doing this because it really does help out local charities in town. When I found Anew I talked to their director and their mission really lines up with what we are trying to do out there as police officers,” said officer Ephraim Dorsey.   

Homewood officer Ephraim Dorsey holds the large check for $1,300 before presenting it on Monday to Anew officials. (Provided photo)
Homewood officer Ephraim Dorsey holds the large check for $1,300 before presenting it on Monday to Anew officials. (Provided photo)

The Homewood Police Department has been participating in No Shave November since 2018 and enjoy giving back to the community. 

“All of the officers who participate in No-Shave November really enjoy giving back to the community and building those relationships with organizations in town helping those who need it,” Dorsey said. 

Anew: Building Beyond Violence and Abuse is Homewood’s local domestic violence treatment center. Anew provides caring and confidential help to victims of domestic violence. Counselors and advocates help identify options in life situations for those suffering from domestic violence and abuse. All services are free of charge. 

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