The Washoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriff’s Association donated approximately $4,500 toward the purchase of a Bingo system for the Sun Valley Senior Citizen’s Center. On Sept. 24, Sheriff Mike Haley and Pat Dolan, president of the Honorary Deputies Association arrived at the Senior Center and made the announcement to the group, just having finished with that mornings Bingo game.

Dolan had previously read an article about the Senior Center’s attempt to raise money for a new electronic Bingo system and brought it to Haley, suggesting the Honorary Deputy Association help with the funding.

“We were happy to help with this project,” Haley said in a statement. “To make a difference and improve the quality of life for the citizen’s of Washoe County is always our goal. “

The Washoe County Honorary Deputy Sheriff’s Association Inc. is a nonprofit association composed of civic minded business and community leaders dedicated to supporting the goals and mission of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office. They also support children in the community by funding Shop with a Sheriff and other children’s programs.