Events
Thursday April 16, 2026 at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre Penticton.
Someone you know deserves to do a little time… and now’s your chance to make it happen for a great cause.
The Cops for Kids Jail & Bail is a light-hearted fundraising event where local “suspects” are arrested by our officers and thrown in our makeshift jail. Their only way out? Raising bail! Each participant must call on friends, family, and coworkers to help raise donations to secure their release.
But here’s the twist – you get to help choose who goes behind bars.
Here’s how you can get involved:
Snitch on a Friend – nominate someone you know to be “arrested.” Our officers will track them down, read them their “charges,” and bring them into custody for a good cause.
Volunteer to Get Locked Up – think you could raise bail? Sign yourself up and put your fundraising skills to the test.
Donate Bail Money – help one of our inmates earn their release by making a donation toward their bail. Every dollar raised supports local children in medical, physical, or traumatic crisis.
Come Watch the Fun – stop by the event, cheer on the inmates, and see who manages to raise bail the fastest.
While the arrests may be playful, the impact is very real. All funds raised through Jail & Bail support Cops for Kids, helping provide financial assistance to families throughout our region when they need it most.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, Cops for Kids has been able to support thousands of children over the years. Events like Jail & Bail help ensure we can continue saying “yes” when families are facing some of their hardest moments.
Nominate a friend. Raise some bail. Help make a difference for kids in our community.
To nominate a friend, here’s the 2026 Summons Jail & Bail
To support a Jailbird in custody, here’s the online fundraising pages
Join us on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at TWP Fitness for CSN Collision Clip in for Families.
Grab a bike and ride alongside celebrity fitness instructors for a fun, motivating spin class while helping make a difference for local children and families in need. All registration fees from this event will directly support Cops for Kids and the vital assistance they provide to kids facing medical, physical, or traumatic challenges in our community.
Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just looking for a great workout for a great cause, Clip in for Families is your chance to break a sweat and support local kids at the same time.
Clip in. Ride hard. Change lives.
Register here
Each September, a team of 30 law enforcement officials pedal across South Eastern British Columbia to raise funds and awareness for local children in medical, physical, or traumatic crisis. Each rider must provide their own equipment, train on their own time, and fundraise a minimum of $2,500 in order to participate.
Interested in participating in the 2026 Cops for Kids Ride? Reach out via email info@copsforkids.org for more information!
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