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THE DISPATCH
Quarterly Newsletter
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May 2016
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This month we will complete most of our initiatives for Fiscal Year 2015-2016. We could not have reached over 6,000 Broward youths, donated over $40,000 to crime-prevention initiatives, and donated $400,000.00 for first-responders' anti-terrorism training and equipment without your support. As we get ready for a new fiscal year starting July 1, 2016, we thank our corporate sponsors and annual members for making this year the most successful year in the history of the Sheriff's Foundation of Broward.
You and the Sheriff's Foundation -
Stronger Together!
Juan Carlos Arias, Esq.
Chairman of the Board
Sheriff's Foundation of Broward
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Crime Prevention/ Civic Education
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The Sheriff's Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1999 and the four pillars of our mission are:
*Manage restricted federal funds for anti-terrorism initiatives of the Broward Sheriff's Office;
*Collect and manage donations to memorial fundsfor the benefit of the surviving families of Broward Sheriff's deputies and fire rescue personnel killed in the line of duty;
*Fund and support indispensable training programs for Broward Sheriff's Office personnel not funded under the county's budget; and
*Fund and support crime prevention/civic education programs of the Broward Sheriff's Office and other local nonprofit organizations.
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Foundation Funds BSO Bomb Squad's Purchase of Bomb X-Ray Device
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The Sheriff's Foundation of Broward recently donated $36,000 for the Bomb Squad to purchase a hand-held bomb x-ray device.
This new addition will allow first responders to timely and efficiently deactivate a bomb under any scenario.
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Foundation Academy Experiences Tour Of BSO Crime Scene Investigations Unit
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On February 19, 2016, Students, Foundation Annual Members, Sponsors, and Board Members attended a private tour of the BSO Crime Scene Investigations Unit. Participants had the opportunity of performing fingerprint analysis under the supervision of BSO professionals. A big THANK YOU to Sgt. Mosher, Deputy Hill and Torok for an amazing educational experience!
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Foundation Academy And Classroom Experience BSO Fire Rescue Training Exercise
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More than 300 teens and preteens stood on the sidelines and cheered on fire rescue cadets with the Broward Sheriff's Office. "Firefighters have to be quick but steady," said 13-year-old Trinette Bentley. "I might sign up when I'm 14," said student Katherine Delva, also 13. Saturday's action-packed day at the Fire Academy was hosted by the Sheriff's Foundation of Broward County. "We have over 300 kids from HANDY, Hispanic Unity - their program, Unity for Teens - and Girl Scouts," said Juan Arias of the Sheriff's Foundation. The event aimed to give area youth some excitement, education and a future career to consider in public safety. "It's about serious behavior, serious work, but it's done in an environment that shows the joy of the profession," said BSO spokesperson Michael Cassano. "All the props are here waiting for us. We may be changing a life or many lives," said Arias.
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| Fire Rescue Event (3 minutes) |
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May 2016 Just Drive Teen DUI Prevention Campaign Attended by Over 2,700 Teens
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This month we welcomed back Renee Napier and Eric Smallridge of the Napier Foundation to share their heartbreaking story of loss and forgiveness. Over 2,700 teens in 6 public schools attended these presentations just in time for Senior Prom festivities.
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| Just Drive Teen DUI Prevention (5 minutes) |
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Foundation Donates $8,500 To Reading For A Purpose Program
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This year the Sheriff's Foundation continued its financial support for the Reading For A Purpose initiative, the After School@Your Library program of the Broward County Library. SFBC funding provides anti-bias education books focusing on the development of an inclusive culture and respectful school climate by addressing issues of bias, name calling, bullying and cyberbullying. This program is overseen by the United Way of Broward County and the Children's Services Council. Afterschool services are provided in 11 libraries and one Community Center serving economically disadvantaged neighborhoods providing homework help, reading remediation, and computer access for elementary students with few safe and supportive environments.This initiative is funded by the Bernard J. Peck Anti-Bullying Fund. For pictures,
click here
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Foundation Sponsors 2016 Walk Like MADD
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This year the Sheriff's Foundation joined the Walk Like MADD efforts to eradicate drunk driving. Over 2,000 participants made this year's event the most successful event since inception. We congratulate MADD's Heather Geronemous and her team for their success!
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January-April 2016
Operation Medicine Cabinet &
Shred-A-Thon
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The Sheriff's Foundation in partnership with BSO holds prescription medication free disposal events and free shredding events through the year across Broward County to promote the safe disposal of unused, unwanted or expired medications and to safely dispose personal documents, check stubs, credit card offers, receipts and any other material that might contain sensitive information. Read More
See Photo Gallery
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Fire Rescue Frank Correggio Awarded the Sheriff's Foundation Medallion
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The Sheriff's Foundation Medallion is awarded to recognize an individual's contribution to the mission of the Sheriff's Foundation of Broward County. Frank Correggio, AED Coordinator, Broward Sheriff's Fire Rescue Department, successfully planned, coordinated, and executed a 3-hour fire rescue training exercise conducted by cadets for the Sheriff's Foundation Academy & Classroom, in which over 300 youths from HANDY, Unity 4 Teens and Girl Scouts participated. Frank Correggio's dedication and meritorious efforts advanced one of the four pillars of the Foundation's mission: Crime Prevention/Civic Education. We congratulate Frank Correggio for his years of service to Fire Cadet Post 777 and for his outstanding efforts to expand the mission of the Sheriff's Foundation of Broward County, his performance reflects great credit upon himself and the Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services.
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Ralph Byer Receives Foundation's 2015-2016 Board Member Of The Year Award
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Congratulations to Foundation Board Member Ralph Byer for his unmatched commitment to the mission of the Sheriff's Foundation of Broward. This past year, Ralph raised over $14,000 in donations and attended most Foundation events.
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Dir. Robert Pusins Recognized For His Outstanding Support To The Foundation
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Director Pusins received a well-deserved recognition for supporting the mission of the Sheriff's Foundation. This past year, the Sheriff's Foundation underwent a transformation to better-serve BSO and the community. Thanks to Dir. Pusins, the Sheriff's Foundation was able to more than double the number of annual Foundation events from 15 to 36. "Dir. Pusins embraced all our new initiatives and was a driving force in the transformation of the Sheriff's Foundation," commented Chairman JC Arias. "Our accomplishments in 2015-2016 are a direct result of Dir. Pusins selfless support of our mission."
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Recognizing Your Support!
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Foundation's 5th Annual Sheriff's Cup Golf Tournament Raises Over $83,000
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240 players and over 30 sponsors made this year's Sheriff's Cup Golf Tournament the most successful Foundation tournament ever! The Sheriff's Cup Golf Tournament was introduced by the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) in 2012. Billed as the "3 C's" (camaraderie, competition & charity) the tournament raises funds for the Sheriff's Foundation of Broward County and this year for HANDY. Money raised will benefit not-for-profit community programs focusing on public safety, education, prevention and awareness initiatives. To see pictures,
click here
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| 5th Annual Sheriff's Cup Golf Tournament (3 minutes) |
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Foundation Introduces Thank-You Gifts For Small Donations
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The Sheriff's Foundation is happy to introduce a collection of thank-you gifts for small donors in an effort to encourage small donations and to forge ongoing support from those we serve - BSO employees and the citizens of Broward County. Make a small donation today and show your support!
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