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Fallen BRPD officer’s wife asking for donations

April 15, 2021 Kiran Chawla Features 0

Many people know fallen BRPD Officer Montrell Jackson’s wife started the MLJ Foundation in her late husband’s honor.

She needs help with a few things for her annual Badges and Booksacks that’s on July 10th.

She’s asking for crayons, markers, colored pencils, scissors, loose leaf paper, and glue.

If anyone can help donate or come across a store that carries it at a discounted price, please reach out to Trenisha Jackson at

Mljfoundation@gmail.com

Deadline to donate is June 30th.

-PayPal: Mljfoundation@gmail.com

-Cash app: $Mljfoundation

-Amazon Wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/219QIZ6OGRRM3…

-Physical Mailing/Dropoff Address: 9405 Greenwell Springs Rd., Baton Rouge, La 70814

She does not have Venmo.

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