In The News Archives - Serve & Connect

See what’s happening in Kershaw County

By David LairdBlog, In The News, Our Work

We are excited about the momentum in Kershaw County. Working with our partners, we are formalizing, "Kershaw Together." Kershaw County and City of Camden represent one of our Compass Partner communities. Together with our partner organizations, we are focused on strengthening trust and connection among police, community organizations, and people with lived...

June 7, 2021

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North Columbia community block party

By David LairdBlog, In The News, Our Work, Press

Last week, we hosted the Block Party Finale hosted in partnership with Richland County Sheriff's Department, Columbia Police Department, Columbia Parks & Recreation Department, City of Columbia Government and our North Columbia Youth Empowerment Initiative partners. The event at Lorick Park helped build relationships between the community and law enforcement...

June 2, 2021

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National Police Week: York County Memorial

By David LairdBlog, In The News, Our Founder, Our Work, Press

National Police Week 2021, May 9 - May 15, provided programs to keep officers safe while honoring those who have died in the line of duty. Our Tragedy Response Program facilitates community giving to support officers )(and their families) who killed or critically injured in the line of duty in...

June 2, 2021

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Media coverage of Greg’s Groceries statewide expansion

By The Serve & Connect TeamBlog, In The News, Our Work, Press

On May 20, 2021, we were proud to announce the statewide expansion of our Greg's Groceries program and our partnership with SLED as well as unveil the program’s new logo. Thanks to our sponsors and police partners, the Spring Greg’s Groceries Packing Day was incredible. More than 25 police departments...

May 25, 2021

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…But is it working? Introducing the Connected Communities Blog

By Kassy AliaBlog, In The News

At Serve & Connect, we believe in the power of partnerships. When police and community work together, great things happen. Trust is built. Resources are shared. Voices are empowered. And most importantly, real, lasting improvements are made that lead to safe communities where everyone can thrive. Yet, while we believe...

August 25, 2019

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Columbia Police Department Officer Helps Family of Seven

By David LairdOur Work

In mid-January, a Columbia Police Department officer approached an occupied car in a parking lot at 3 a.m. He did not expect what he was about to discover. A family of seven, including five kids ranging from ages seven-months-old to nine-years-old, had been living out of their car since October...

February 25, 2019

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Kassy Alia on the Today Show

By David LairdOur Founder

February 5, 2019

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Kassy Alia’s TEDx Talk

By David LairdOur Founder

February 5, 2019

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Kassy Alia’s Keynote Speech at the City of Columbia’s 31st Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration

By David LairdOur Founder

I was deeply honored to be asked to speak here today and also deeply humbled. I felt this tremendous responsibility to craft a message that spoke to the message of Dr. King while also respecting the lives and experiences of everyone who is here today. As I was grappling with...

February 5, 2019

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March Jefferson Award winner Kassy Alia

By Kassy AliaBlog, Our Founder

COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) – This month’s Jefferson Award winner is leading the movement to help give back to the police community. Kassy Alia’s husband, Greg, was killed in the line of duty in Sept. of 2015. Since then Alia created the Serve and Protect organization and helps not only give…

March 27, 2018

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