01/25/2018
We've cautioned the public in the past about scammers trying to get money from people, sometimes by posing as a non-profit fundraiser. So we wanted to let the public know that the Norwood Police Association is sending a mail solicitation to every Norwood business seeking donations. If you receive a letter in the mail, please know that it is legitimate.
In the past, the Association has used a firm that makes phone calls to residents, but those firms take a cut of what residents donate and the calls can be a nuisance. So in an effort to minimize any inconvenience, the Association has switched to a mailing this year. All funds donated go directly to the Association, and the Association spends a lot of those donations supporting other local charities. And the mailing is an annual effort; you'll only receive one.
It is obviously up to each business whether to donate, but I wanted to let you know that the mail solicitation is legitimate. As of now only Norwood Businesses will receive a letter. If we decide to send a mail solicitation to Norwood residents, we will post an update. If any residents are interested in donating though there is a link on our page that would allow you to do so. Thank you in advance for any and all donations.
