Packers look to 'shine a positive light' on public safety programs

Joint $200,000 donation from organization, Mike McCarthy aims to enhance youth programs, police resources

GREEN BAY — As long as the Green Bay Packers have been in existence, the organization has had a deep bond and connection with the Green Bay police department.

Those ties were further strengthened this past week when the Packers organization and Head Coach Mike McCarthy each made $100,000 donations to the Green Bay Police Foundation.

The non-profit organization, which was founded in June of this year, is designed to improve public safety and partnerships in the community.

The two $100,000 checks were on display during the organization’s first fundraiser at Titletown Brewing Company in Green…