Shadows Foundation partners with Flagstaff Police Department to launch Better Bucks Program

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Oct. 20, 2014 - PRLog -- Shadows Foundation has partnered with Flagstaff Police Department to promote the “Better Bucks" Program that encourages people to give panhandlers vouchers for local goods. A book of five one dollar vouchers, which sells for five dollars, is not valid for purchases of alcohol, tobacco or other items that can be harmful. The book of vouchers also includes a list of our Flagstaff service providers and a Mountain Line bus pass.

Better Bucks Participating Flagstaff Businesses
Bashas’          2700 S. Woodlands Village Blvd / 1000 N. Humphreys Street

Freddy’s Steakburgers          2675 S. Beulah Blvd

Majestic Mobil          2020 S. Milton Road

Interstate Mobil Mart          2484 E. Butler Avenue

Get & Go Chevron          357 W. Forest Meadows Street

Goodwill Industries          4308 Rte 66 E

Flagstaff Farmers Market          1901 North 4^th Street

“When I was contacted by Lt. Paul Lasiewicki from the Flagstaff Police Department to partner in the launching of the Better Bucks program there was no hesitation to collaborate," said Vicki Burton Taunton, President of Shadows Foundation.  “When our community gives Better Bucks, not cash, we give without enabling.”

Better Bucks is a result of extensive public outreach and education about panhandling and how to help. With the help and support from Findlay Automotive Group and Overdrive Media & Printing Services, the Better Bucks program was able to launch in September 2014.

Individuals can purchase Better Bucks voucher books for a donation of five dollars at these locations:

Majestic Mobil          2020 S. Milton Road

Interstate Mobil Mart          2484 E. Butler Avenue

Merle Norman Cosmetics         2124 N. 4^th Street

The UPS Store          2700 S Woodlands Village Blvd #300

Flagstaff Farmers Market          1901 North 4^th Street

Get & Go Chevron          357 W. Forest Meadows Street

Goodwill Industries          4308 Rte 66 E

About Shadows Foundation

The Shadows Foundation, a nonprofit 501(3)c organization, mission is to provide financial assistance and support services to Flagstaff and Northern Arizona residents. Shadows goal is to meet the needs of individuals and their families affected by life threatening disease and illness when they need it most.

Shadows Foundation operates in Arizona with its headquarters in Flagstaff Arizona.