Boys and girls clubs of greater la crosse celebrates a mentor programs with the la crosse police department.

Nearly 20 la crosse police officers, community mentors, and youth were at shenanigans entertainment center to celebrate b-g-c mentoring programs. the blue crew program provides mentoring with area officers who give kids an opportunity to experience what it's like to work in law enforcement.

The be great graduate program provides mentoring with local community volunteers who help keep kids on track for graduation.

"it's great to have supporting adult role models, that could look like a parent, it could look like a staff at the club, but it could also look like an officer or community members."

The event also held a cermony where mentors got to hand out certificates show their appreciation for