Gordon Philanthropies and Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Receive National Recognition Achievement Award

The National Association of Counties honors Gordon Philanthropies and the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department with the 2024 Award of Excellence.

LOS ANGELES, California / ACCESSWIRE / June 14, 2024 / THE National Association of Counties (NACo) recently awarded Gordon Philanthropies and the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department THE 2024 Excellence in Criminal Justice and Public Safety Awards category. This award recognizes their collaborative efforts in creating the Children's Library Initiative. Through this initiative, Gordon Philanthropies and LASD installed children's libraries in all Los Angeles County jail reception centers.

“We thank NACo for recognizing the work we were able to accomplish in collaboration with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. We are proud to be one of the many organizations committed across the country to helping our communities thrive. This award is a testament to the hard work and passion our county officials and their staff invest in designing innovative, forward-thinking government program services. Our foundation also expresses our gratitude to Sheriff Robert Luna and his team for supporting us on this journey by helping us bring the love of reading into every person. the child's life”, shared Dan Gordonfounder of Gordon Philanthropies.

The NACo Achievement Award recognizes outstanding county government programs and services in 18 different categories for their contributions to the community. In partnership with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, the Children's Library Initiative serves the educational needs of children whose parents are incarcerated. Gordon Philanthropies offers books tailored to each child's needs, including bilingual and diverse literature, ensuring that each child's needs are met.

“The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department is honored to receive this prestigious award in the criminal justice and public safety category from the National Association of Counties, alongside Gordon Philanthropies. This recognition highlights the importance of our collaborative efforts as part of the Children's Libraries Initiative By installing children's libraries in the libraries of all Los Angeles County Jail Visitor Centers, we are fostering a family-friendly environment, promoting literacy and education. “This initiative affirms our commitment to making a positive impact on our community and ensuring that even in difficult circumstances, children can access resources that inspire and educate,” shared. Sheriff Robert G. Lunahead of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.

Due to the large number of children with at least one parent in prison, positive visitation experiences have proven to be very beneficial to both the child and the incarcerated parent. Better emotional adjustment, better behavior at school, and other benefits are often seen when children benefit from child-friendly visitation opportunities.

“Gordon Philanthropies' commitment to giving back sets an inspiring example for us all. Their generosity brings hope and positive change to inmates and their families. May their work inspire us to create a compassionate and equitable world,” said Senator Maria Elena Durazo.

Gordon Philanthropies and the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department are honored by their recent recognition and remain committed to continuing to provide access to quality educational resources to all children for years to come.

Contact details:

Sylvia Beanes
Executive Director
[email protected]
(562)544-3157

Catherine Reyes-Higueros
Communications Specialist
[email protected]
(424)385-2202

SOURCE: Gordon Philanthropies, Inc.

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