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North Creek Presbyterian Church donates $7,000 to Coconut Creek Police Explorer program
Summary
Pastor Mark Bolhofner presented a $7,000 donation from North Creek Presbyterian Church to the Coconut Creek Police Explorer program; city and police officials thanked the church and noted long-term support for explorer scholarships and first-responder events.
Pastor Mark Bolhofner and representatives of North Creek Presbyterian Church presented a $7,000 donation to the Coconut Creek Police Explorer program at Thursday’s City Commission meeting.
Bolhofner said the church has supported the explorers for 16 years and estimated the congregation has contributed about $100,000 over that period. He noted church involvement with the community’s “Do the Right Thing” scholarship committee and praised the program officers and volunteers who support explorers through competitions and year‑round activities. Bolhofner introduced church board members who participate in planning the annual fundraiser and the explorer program’s support.
Chief of Police Fred Hoofer (spoken as Hoofer/Huffer in the transcript) accepted the contribution on behalf of the police explorers and thanked the church and volunteers. Mayor Railey and other commissioners also thanked the church for its ongoing support.
Why it matters: The donation supports the Police Explorer program—youth participants who train alongside officers and take part in community and competitive events—and was presented publicly to recognize community partnership and scholarship support for program members.
