Toy Store Partners with Greenwich Police for Scholarship Fund Effort

Honoring the 125th Anniversary of the Greenwich Police Department, Funky Monkey Toys and Books will donate 10% of sales of Easter/Passover baskets and bundles to the Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund when customers mention GPD. Just contact the store experts and tell them your child’s interest, and they will create a unique gift basket for you.

Greenwich Police Officer Robert Smurlo, Jared Greenman (owner of Funky Monkey), Greenwich Police Officer John D’Inverno

“Greenwich has such a strong sense of community, and we are very appreciative of those partnerships that make our town so special, including the support from our friends at Funky Monkey,” said Chief of Police James Heavey in a release. “It is fitting that a store that obviously looks to bring joy to all children is also honoring the Greenwich
Police Department’s 125th Anniversary with contributions to the GPD Scholarship fund – our kids are our future.”

“We are excited about partnering with the Greenwich Police Department and supporting their commitment to providing scholarships for children of Greenwich Police Officers. Since our opening in 2019, the residents of Greenwich have welcomed us with their support and encouragement. Being able to in turn support the children of the police force of Greenwich is just our way of saying Thank You to the Town and to the Greenwich Police Department,” said Jared Greenman, owner of Funky Monkey.

Curated baskets can be individualized by any age, boy/girl, and gift preferences. To order, call, text, Facetime, shop in-store, pick-up curbside or order online. Don’t forget to mention GPD. Online purchases will have an opt-in checkbox at checkout for proceeds to go towards GPD.

Funky Monkey, 86 Greenwich Ave. Call 203-769-5884. Hours: Monday – Saturday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.