Bank of the Sierra makes $5,000 donation to Explorer Post #2958

The Santa Clara Valley Explorer Post #2958 would like to thank the Bank of the Sierra for their donation of $5,000 dollars to the Explorer program. This donation will go towards the purchase of a van for the Explorer Post.

The purchase of a van will assist with the transportation needs of the post to local events, meetings, and training events, both within and outside of the county. The van will also be utilized to transport the Explorers to the annual Explorer Tactical Competitions in Chandler, Arizona and Castaic, Los Angeles.

The Explorer Post currently has $10,000 promised from Fillmore’s Rotary Club, for the purchase of a van. The Explorer Post is seeking on matching the funds that the Rotary Club has required to purchase this van, a goal of $20,000, the cost of the van.

The Santa Clara Valley Explorer Post # 2958 was started in 2010 and is continuing 6 years strong! The Law Enforcement Explorers Program consists of young men and women between the ages of 14-21, and have completed the 8th grade. The purpose of the Explorer program is to provide young adults with confidence by developing leadership qualities, and developing personal and mental fitness.

The Santa Clara Valley Explorer Post is a non-profit organization that depends on donations to continue to have a successful Explorer program. Currently, the Santa Clara Valley Explorer Post has 28 active Explorers.

If you would like to donate to the Explorer Post please contact the Fillmore Police Department at 805-524-2233.

Prepared by: Cadet Julio Espinoza