Senior residents at Mustang Creek Estates of Allen are showing their gratitude to the men and women who risk their lives for the safety of their community. The Mustang Creek Estates of Allen team and residents celebrated kindness by creating appreciation bags for 80 Allen police officers. The goody bags contained a handmade card and items the officers can easily keep in their desk or patrol car and may need in a pinch, like Gatorade, travel tissues, pens, mints or granola bars.

The residents and staff at the senior living community want to extend their thanks to area police officers and encourage them to continue their valuable work. The senior residents want to thank them for the support they provide to the community and to other residents in Allen. The seniors hope the activity brings a smile to each officer’s face and reminds others that spreading kindness can start with a simple hug of gratitude.