In recent days, the Wake Forest Police Department has received inquiries concerning DARE America’s fundraising activities in Wake Forest, most recently at the Walmart Supercenter on South Main Street. More specifically, many residents have sought to confirm whether their donations to DARE America will be used to support DARE initiatives locally.
The Wake Forest Police Department wishes to advise area residents that money collected by DARE America does not go directly to the department’s DARE program, but instead is used to support DARE America and its initiatives across the US.
Wake Forest-area residents who wish to donate directly to the Wake Forest Police Department DARE program are encouraged to call the department and ask how to contribute. Every dollar donated will be used to purchase certificates, T-shirts and other awards for Wake Forest-area D.A.R.E graduates.
D.A.R.E. stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education. Offered to kindergarten, elementary and middle school students, the program educates children and young adults about the dangers of drugs, gangs and violence and teaches them to make healthy life choices. For more information, email Officer Scott Graham at sgraham@wakeforestnc.gov.
