In this Feb. 9, 2025 episode, we talk with Lt. Ashley Croy of the Town of Mount Pleasant Police Department and Donna Cook of the Charleston Area Senior Citizens & Berkeley Seniors, Inc. Photo: 92.5 Kickin' Country/Saga Communications
Lowcountry Forever: Mt. Pleasant Police Dept. & CHS Area Sr. Citizens & Berkeley Seniors, Inc. – Feb. 9, 2025
SEGMENT #1: Town of Mount Pleasant Police Department
GUEST: Lt. Ashley Croy, Public Information Officer
ISSUE: Special Needs
Each February, hundreds of people go for a swim in the cold Atlantic Ocean, for a good cause. “Freezin’ For a Reason,” the Isle of Palms annual Polar Plunge is a benefit event for Special Olympics, hosted by the Mount Pleasant Police Department. The Public Information Officer for the Mount Pleasant PD, Lt. Ashley Croy share the specific information on the Saturday, February 22nd event. Croy provided details on how individuals could register to participate and the other elements that would be included with the “Plunge” like a costume contest and post plunge concert. The officer also discussed the department’s relationship with Special Olympics and the ways this event benefited those athletes, and their families.
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SEGMENT #2: Charleston Area Senior Citizens & Berkeley Seniors, Inc.
GUEST: Donna Cook, Executive Director
ISSUE: Senior Citizen Issues
Inflation is a challenge for everyone, but more so with those on a fixed income. The Charleston Area Senior Citizens & Berkeley Seniors, Inc. implement Meals on Wheels in those two counties. Donna Cook, the organization’s Executive Director shared the challenges the Means On Wheels program is facing. Cook explained the importance of the program to area seniors, both in nutrition and the companionship those seniors receive through daily visits. Over 300 seniors are currently on a waiting list to receive Meals on Wheels. Additionally, the organization has a shortage of volunteers to deliver the food. Cook provided information on how seniors can get on the wait list and how individuals can volunteer to assist the organization.
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