OFFICIAL NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release

On Thursday, August 8, 2019, the Military Officers Wives Club (MOWC) made a general donation in support of the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office (PPSO) Young Marines Program. Sheriff Gerald A. Turlich Jr. advised the generous donation of over $3300 will be allocated for specialty training opportunities along with various Young Marines events and activities.

Emily Davenport Trehubenko, President of MOWC of Greater New Orleans, was presented a Letter of Appreciation from Sheriff Turlich at the PPSO Administration building in Belle Chasse.

“We are excited to continue our relationship with the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office and their Young Marines program,” said Trehubenko. “We applaud Sheriff Turlich and PPSO’s efforts in developing the youth of Plaquemines Parish in a positive way and we’re honored to contribute and be a part of such a wonderful program.”

The MOWC is a non-profit organization, whose purpose is to foster friendship and encourage the growth of existing ones; to raise funds to support community organizations adopted by the Club and to aid and assist in community work.

“Our Young Marines program could not be possible without the support and generosity of organizations such as the Military Officers Wives Club,” said Sheriff Turlich. “Thank you for your dedication to the youth of our parish as we’re extremely grateful for your continual support.”

The Young Marines Program is open to all youth, ages 8 through 18. The Young Marine Program strengthens the lives of America’s youth by teaching the importance of self-confidence, academic achievement, honoring our veterans, good citizenship, community service and living healthy, drug-free lifestyle. For more information, visit the official website at www.youngmarines.com. Locally, Unit Commander Deputy Norman Phillips can be contacted at nphillips@ppso.net or 504-657-6411. Adjutant Dianna Seiffert can also be contacted at dseiffert@ppso.net or 504-512-0173.

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Lieutenant Chaun J. Domingue
Public Information Officer
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