Back-to-School Initiative Empowers Youth and Strengthens Community Bonds
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) Foundation is once again stepping up to ensure students across the Las Vegas Valley are prepared to start the school year with confidence and support. On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in partnership with LVMPD officers and community volunteers, the Foundation will assemble 1,000 backpacks filled with essential school supplies.
The event takes place from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Walmart, 201 N. Nellis Blvd., and is part of the Foundation’s annual Back-to-School Initiative—a key program that exemplifies its broader mission to build trust, uplift families, and support public safety through positive community engagement.
After the assembly, LVMPD Community Oriented Policing (COP) Teams will distribute the backpacks to children and families in need at high-service call areas and community resource fairs throughout the valley. These officers serve not only as protectors, but as connectors—bringing critical resources directly to the communities that need them most.
“This initiative is about more than school supplies. It’s about giving students a sense of hope, encouraging academic success, and fostering strong relationships between law enforcement and the families they serve,” said Karen Marben, executive director of the LVMPD Foundation.
The Back-to-School Initiative is made possible through private donations and generous community support, including contributions from Anthem Medicaid and Lexicon Bank. To join the LVMPD Foundation in supporting local youth, visit
👉 lvmpdfoundation.org/back-to-school-initiative or text LVMPD to 41444.
Where to Find Us: Upcoming Backpack Distributions
Throughout August, families are invited to attend one of the following Back-to-School backpack distribution events hosted by LVMPD Area Commands and community partners:
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August 2 – Downtown Area Command, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Stupak Recreation Center, 251 W. Boston Ave., Las Vegas -
August 5 – Southeast Area Command (First Tuesday), 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
SEAC Station, 3675 E. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas -
August 5 – Northwest Area Command, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Torrey Pines Recreation Center, 2900 Torrey Pines Dr., Las Vegas -
August 9 – Bolden Area Command, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Anointed Tabernacle Church, 3050 Holly Ave., Las Vegas -
August 9 – South Central Area Command, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Cambridge Recreation Center, 3930 Cambridge St., Las Vegas -
August 9 – Spring Valley Area Command, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Desert Breeze Community Center, 8275 W. Spring Mountain Rd., Las Vegas -
August 9 – Summerlin Area Command, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tivoli Village, 400 S. Rampart Blvd., Las Vegas
About the LVMPD Foundation
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises funds to support three strategic priorities of the LVMPD: equipment and technology, officer training, and youth and community programs.
Our vision is for the greater Las Vegas area to be the safest community in America, served by the best-trained and equipped law enforcement agency, with thriving relationships between officers and the neighborhoods they serve.
Together. For a stronger, safer community.
🌐 lvmpdfoundation.org
