Jason Ulm, VP (Axia Technology Partners), Arron Stanton, Founder (Synergize), Dennis Quakenbush, Sheriff (Hamilton County), Laura Campbell, Council President (City of Carmel), Jerry Torr, State Representative (Indiana House of Representatives)
Written by: Heather Hunter, Synergize, Marketing and Communications Coordinator. November 12,2020
Carmel, IN – On Tuesday night, members of Synergize supported the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Community Foundation at their monthly 4:30 Meetup. The group raised $2,330, which will be donated to the Foundation’s Shop with a Cop program and other initiatives.
Sheriff Quakenbush spoke at the event. The deputies will shop alone this year, he said, using lists from the children. “But the great news is, they’re going to have a present under the tree to unwrap this year,” he added.
In previous years, “we were limited by the number of deputies we had to shop for the children. This is essentially unlimited now,” he explained. “It’s limited only by your generous giving and the giving of the community.”
The HCSO Community Foundation aims to create impact through positive relationships between law enforcement officers and the community. In addition to Shop with a Cop, they hold a back-to-school shopping event in the fall.
During the pandemic, the Foundation partnered with the Shepherd’s Center to deliver groceries and medication to the elderly. Deputies also work regularly with Gleaner’s Food Bank and other local organizations.
Synergize’s mission is to create relationships that impact the community. Their members support a different nonprofit organization at each 4:30 Meetup. Since its inception in January, the group has raised over $33,000. Their goal for 2021 is $100,000.
“People ask me all the time, why is Hamilton county so safe? And It’s because of people like you, it’s because of these partnerships.” Sheriff Quakenbush told the group. “We’re really passionate and excited about that.”
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