Nonprofit Hosts K-9 Heroes Dinner in Warren
Szajna-Carr For the Paws gathered about 20 police K-9 officers and their dogs from nine Michigan departments.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Szajna-Carr For the Paws hosted the inaugural Harvest Salute to K-9 Heroes on October 22 at the Warren Fraternal Order of Police Hall on 14 Mile Road. The evening featured meet-and-greets, K-9 demonstrations, refreshments and fundraising, and the nonprofit unveiled its first 2027 police K-9 calendar.
Why it matters
Police K-9 units often depend on outside support for equipment, training and medical costs that departmental budgets may not fully cover. The nonprofit, founded in 2023, aims to fill that gap for participating departments across southeast Michigan.
About 20 K-9 officers and their dogs from nine departments attended the event. The nonprofit received a $20,000 grant from the Four County Community Foundation in 2025, and total event fundraising has not been reported.
The players
Szajna-Carr For the Paws
A nonprofit founded in 2023 that provides financial assistance and equipment to police K-9 units.
Four County Community Foundation
A community foundation that awarded the nonprofit a $20,000 grant in 2025.
The details
The inaugural Harvest Salute to K-9 Heroes featured meet-and-greets, demonstrations, refreshments and fundraising activities. Attending departments included Warren, Roseville, Hazel Park, Oak Park, Rochester Hills, Troy, Royal Oak, Shelby Township and Saginaw.
Timeline
2023: Szajna-Carr For the Paws is founded.
October 22: The Harvest Salute to K-9 Heroes is held in Warren.
2025: The nonprofit receives a $20,000 grant from the Four County Community Foundation.
2027: Hazel Park Police are expected to replace their K-9 vehicle.
Philanthropy Landscape
Local community foundations such as the Four County Community Foundation have funded police K-9 equipment through grants to nonprofits that support departments directly. The Warren event extends that model by pairing fundraising with public appreciation for K-9 teams.
Residents who want to support police K-9 units can buy the 2027 calendar, with proceeds going to equipment and training. Departments that rely on donations may see added help for costly gear such as bite suits and vehicles.
The takeaway
Supporting local police K-9 units can directly cover equipment and training costs that departments may not fully fund. Community members can contribute through events, calendar purchases and donations to nonprofits focused on these needs.
Further reading
Explore more Philanthropy coverage to see how local nonprofits support public safety.
More information
Purchase the 2027 police K-9 calendar through the Szajna-Carr For the Paws website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by West Bloomfield Beacon.
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