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Thank you to everyone who attended the first ever Proud to be Blue Gala! We are so grateful for the overwhelming support of the Tucson Police Department leadership, personnel, and our partners at the city and in the community.
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Thanks to our outstanding supporters and partners, we raised over
$68,000
for all Hearts of Gold programs!
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A special "Thank You" to our Title Sponsor
for your continued support of Hearts of Gold and the Tucson Police Department
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Save The Date!
The 2nd Annual Hearts of Gold Proud to be Blue Gala will be held the weekend of
August 17-18, 2024
at the
Hilton El Conquistador
Tickets and rooms will go on sale at Family Day in March
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Thanks to all of our hard-working forensics personnel! You are a valued part of the team! Thank you for allowing Hearts of Gold to support and sponsor
Forensics Science Week.
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Congratulations to Garrett Myers on behalf of the Crime Lab for being awarded the 2023 2nd Quarter Wellness Grant! We hope that this new fitness equipment helps facilitate health and wellness for all of our Crime lab personnel.
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Congratulations to Sergeant Thomas on behalf of the Behavioral Sciences Unit for being awarded the 2023 1st Quarter Wellness Grant! We hope that this new respite room provides comfort and rest for personnel who have been involved in a critical incident. Many thanks to the BSU team who put this together! |
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On August 8, the Board gathered once again for their annual retreat. Tom Vetrano graciously hosted the Board as they met in person to discuss all things Hearts of Gold and the vision for the coming year. |
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2023 Gaslight is Sold Out! |
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Thanks to the overwhelming support from current and retired Department members, tickets for the 2023 Gaslight Fundraiser are now sold out!
If you would like to be added to a cancelation waiting list, please email
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Holiday Hearts Nominations Are Open! |
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Do you know a TPD member or family that is struggling to make ends meet? If so, Hearts of Gold would like to help. Every year during this time, Hearts of Gold chooses a family that could use a little help to get through tough times. We brighten their holiday season by providing food, clothing, or whatever else they need. We call it the “Holiday Hearts Program” and we are now accepting nominations.
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The process is simple, and nominees are not required to be Hearts of Gold Participants. Any TPD family is eligible to be nominated.
Help us make someone’s holiday season a little brighter this year. If you know of a fellow Department member or family in need, click the below link to submit the nomination form. Nominations will be accepted through November 1, 2023. If you have questions, please contact Executive Director, Jamie Brady at:
520-465-0375 info@tucsonheartsofgold.org
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The Hearts of Gold Board of Directors remains committed to providing financial assistance to Department members who have suffered a catastrophic event causing financial hardship.
To date, the Hearts of Gold Financial Assistance Program has provided over $462,731 to Department members in need.
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Need Help with Financial Planning? |
Hearts of Gold is committed to ensuring that all Department members have access to financial planning assistance. If you would like to take advantage of a free, no commitment, one-hour financial planning meeting through Vetrano Financial Services, please email:
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Tom Vetrano is an inaugural member of the Hearts of Gold Board serving the past 4 years as Board Chair. Tom is committed to the first responder community and has been helping people achieve their financial goals for nearly 40 years. Tom is the trusted financial advisor for hundreds of first responders.
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TPD Pantry
The TPD Pantry is available to all Department members who may be struggling to make ends meet. We provide basic household items like diapers, formula, baby wipes, food, laundry detergent, personal hygiene items, and other necessities in times of need. You do not need to be a Hearts of Gold participant to utilize this program. Simply contact one of the BSU representatives below to request needed items. Confidentiality is paramount.
How do I request items from the TPD Pantry?
Sergeant Alfonso Carranza
520-561-9113
Sergeant Gus Babauta
520-870-2107
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The Tucson Police Department and police departments around the nation have suffered preventable tragedies related to suicide. Hearts of Gold wants ALL current and retired Department members to know they are supported and have options if they need help. These magnets have been distributed to all substations as a reminder of that support. Our hope is to see these magnets throughout all of the various work locations to remind members that they are never alone. |
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With your suggestions and feedback, we continue to add to our Hearts of Gold merchandise selection. Our newest additions are the ring spun cotton t-shirts above. We have added these in military green and black camo, and each are available in men's and ladies' styles. These new items along with the rest of our merchandise is available at the main station or on our website. |
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Benefits of Hearts of Gold Participation |
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- Minimum $5 per paycheck payroll contributions are 100% voluntary.
- Deduction appears as “PS Foundation” on paystub.
- Provides financial assistance to sworn and professional staff Department members and their immediate families who have suffered a catastrophic event that has caused financial hardship.
- 100% tax deductible as Hearts of Gold is a 501(c)(3).
- Retirees are eligible to participate and receive assistance
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To sign up for Hearts of Gold click the Enrollment Form link, fill out the form, scan and email the completed form to info@tucsonheartsofgold.org
- Please allow 2 pay periods for deductions to begin.
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Connect with Hearts of Gold |
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Hearts of Gold is excited to welcome Dave Corrado as the newest member of our team! Dave is the first retired Tucson Police Department member to join the Hearts of Gold Board. Dave medically retired from TPD in October of 2019 after over 21 years of service. During Dave's career he served primarily as a patrol officer and detective. Dave honorably served in the Army Reserves and Air National Guard for six years and graduated Summa Cum Laude last year from the University of Arizona with a degree in Administration of Justice. Dave served on the Gala planning committee this year and was instrumental in acquiring silent auction items to make the event a success! Dave is excited to join the team and be part of helping the personnel he served alongside for so many years. Welcome to the Board Dave! |
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We want to hear from you! |
The Hearts of Gold Board of Directors wants to hear from you! Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to respond to the various surveys we have put out. We have created easy links to share your experiences and let us know how we can improve and enhance our programs, communication and service. Your responses are anonymous and are seen by all Board members. If you have a compliment, concern, or idea, please consider taking a few moments to leave it on the survey. We value your input! |
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If you haven't checked out our website, head over to Tucson Hearts of Gold and learn about all of the ways we support the Department and the greater Law Enforcement family of Southern Arizona. |
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Click on the links below to learn more about our programs, and to hear testimonials from participants who have received assistance as well as an endorsement from our very own Chief Kasmar. |
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