Safe Passage in Taylorville got a sizable donation from Taylorville Memorial Hospital to keep their program running. Taylorville Police Chief Dwayne Wheeler and Safe Passage Coordinator Denise Evans talked about the donation from TMH. Chief Wheeler says the grant was absolutely needed to keep the program running.

Denise Evans says that the donation is greatly appreciated. She broke down where that money gets spent.

Evans says that the role of Safe Passage is extremely important for the community of Taylorville.

Chief Wheeler says that Safe Passage can really help people that are using stay out of jail.

For more on Safe Passage, visit their Facebook page, or stop by the Taylorville Police Station.