Boca Raton Police Foundation Hosted Fundraiser
The Boca Raton Police Foundation partnered with the Lazy Dog restaurant to raise funds for police department resources.
Updated on Sept. 20, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Boca Raton Police Foundation held a fundraising event this past Saturday at the Lazy Dog restaurant. The eatery donated 15% of customer checks to support the foundation's mission.
Why it matters
The fundraiser provides critical financial support for police equipment, technology, and training that the city budget does not cover. It allows the community to directly contribute to local law enforcement capabilities.
Lazy Dog donated 15% of all customer checks during the Saturday event. The organization, founded in 2013, also officially released its 2027 calendar featuring K-9 units, which retails alongside a $6 dog menu.
The players
Boca Raton Police Foundation
This organization raises money to supplement the city budget for police equipment, technology, and training.
Lazy Dog
This restaurant served as the host site for the fundraising event and donated a portion of its proceeds.
Julissa Ehrnst
She designed and produced the 2027 calendar featuring the police department's German Shepherd K-9 units.
The details
At the event, the foundation sold its 2027 calendar, which was designed and produced by Julissa Ehrnst and features German Shepherd K-9 units. Patrons at the Lazy Dog restaurant supported the organization through their meal purchases, helping to fill gaps in city-funded police resources.
Timeline
The Boca Raton Police Foundation was founded in 2013.
The fundraising event occurred on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
The foundation released its 2027 calendar during the event.
Market Landscape
This event reflects the ongoing trend of non-profit foundations using local commercial partnerships to secure supplemental funding for public safety. It aligns with the foundation's established role in bridging gaps between municipal budget allocations and operational requirements.
Local residents can contribute to law enforcement resources by purchasing the 2027 K-9 calendar. These purchases and restaurant-based fundraisers directly impact the quality of technology and training available to officers in the area.
The takeaway
Supporting local police foundations is one way citizens help provide equipment not covered by standard municipal tax budgets. Readers should check the foundation website for future opportunities to support training and K-9 programs.
Further reading
Learn more about local charitable initiatives on the Philanthropy page.
More information
You can support the K-9 units by visiting the online foundation calendar purchase portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Boca Raton Tribune.
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