Happy New Year from your Hearts of Gold Board! We hope your year is off to a great start. We are excited to share with you all you helped us accomplish last year as well as some exciting events planned for 2024. |
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The primary purpose of this event is to provide a fun, safe, and affordable opportunity for Department members and their families to come together and enjoy an evening out. We hope the show got everyone in the holiday spirit! If you attended the event, we would love to hear from you! Click the link below to share your feedback! |
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Thank you to everyone who came out to the Gaslight Theater for our 13th Annual Fundraiser on November 18. Once again, it was a sold-out show, and we couldn't have done it without your support! |
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This year, the Board was honored to help out this TPD family. Due to a serious on the job accident and a baby on the way, this family had been hit hard with unexpected expenses and needed a little help to get back on their feet. Thanks to our generous and loyal participants and donors, Hearts of Gold was able to provide gift cards for food and clothing, and necessities for their new baby and the holiday season. |
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Each year, the Hearts of Gold Board of Directors accepts nominations for TPD members who are struggling to make ends meet. We provide clothing, food, and other necessities and items to help make their holidays a little brighter. |
This program exemplifies the mission and purpose of Hearts of Gold and we remain so grateful to our supporters who make it possible for us to help so many families. |
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2023 Erik Hite Circle of Care Gala |
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Hearts of Gold was proud to once again sponsor the Erik Hite Circle of Care Gala. We remain committed to partnering with the Erik Hite Foundation and other law enforcement supportive non-profits in Tucson to provide support and assistance to members of our local law enforcement community.
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Hearts of Gold 2023 Re-Cap |
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Due to the continued support of our partners and participants, here is what we accomplished in 2023: |
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Assistance Grants
in 2023 Hearts of Gold received 19 requests and approved and provided assistance for 15. Thanks to our generous contributors we were able to provide $56,810.98 to Hearts of Gold participants who suffered a catastrophic event causing financial hardship. To date since inception, Hearts of Gold has provided $472,249.78 to Department members in need.
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Scholarship Grants
Hearts of Gold provided a total of $10,000 to five family members of Hearts of Gold Participants for higher education.
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Department Wellness Grants
Hearts of Gold received four Wellness Grant requests in 2023 and approved all for the full amount totaling $8,848.80. These requests funded new fitness equipment for EPIC, a new respite room for officers involved in critical incidents, and several trainings for TPD Personnel.
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TPD Pantry
In 2023 Hearts of Gold provided $1,556.95 worth of gift cards for items like food, laundry detergent, diapers, and formula to TPD members who were struggling to provide basic necessities on a short-term basis.
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Holiday Hearts Program
Hearts of Gold provided $2,500 toward food, clothing, and other necessities to a very deserving Tucson Police Department family to help make their holiday season a little brighter.
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Staff Appreciation
Hearts of Gold is committed to ensuring that TPD personnel as well as our City of Tucson law enforcement support personnel feel valued and appreciated. In 2023 Hearts of Gold provided a total of $2,000 for the following events:
- National Telecommunicator Appreciation Week
- Records Appreciation Week
- Forensics Appreciation Week
- Police Unity Tour
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In total, Hearts of Gold provided over $81,000 in assistance and support to TPD members and the law enforcement community of Southern Arizona. Many thanks to all of our supporters for making this happen!
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What's In Store for 2024? |
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Hearts of Gold has committed to being the title sponsor indefinitely for the TPD Family Day. We are honored to sponsor such an important event focused on the Tucson Police Department community and their families. Please mark your calendars and save the date for:
Saturday, March 9, 2024
10:00 am ~ 3:00 pm
*Event open to current and retired TPD members and their families*
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2nd Annual Proud to be Blue Gala! |
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The 2023 Gala was so much fun and a huge success and we are excited for this year's event! |
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So mark your calendars for the 2024 Gala!
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Hilton El Conquistador Resort
Tickets will go on sale to all current and retired TPD members
on March 9th at Family Day and online.
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Financial Planning and Year-End Information |
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As you prepare to file your 2023 taxes, remember that Hearts of Gold is a registered charitable organization through the IRS and as such all contributions are |
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To see your total 2023 contributions to Hearts of Gold, please look at your last paycheck of the year and it will be listed as "PS Foundation".
The Year-To-Date column will be your total contributions for 2023.
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Tom Vetrano is the Hearts of Gold Board Chair and is committed to the first responder community. Tom has been helping people achieve their financial goals for nearly 40 years and is the trusted financial advisor for hundreds of first responders.
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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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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
520-307-1340
Sergeant Kyle Robinson
520-589-8658
Officer Robert Soeder
520-589-8716
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Police departments around the nation continue to suffer 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 addition is the 20-ounce insulated tumbler. These are great for hot or cold beverages and come with lids and straws. This new item along with the rest of our merchandise is available at the main station or on our website. |
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Connect with Hearts of Gold |
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If you haven't checked out our website, head over to Tucson Hearts of Gold and learn about all the ways we give back to the Department and Southern Arizona Law Enforcement.
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Many thanks to Chief Kasmar for this heartfelt endorsement of Hearts of Gold. We appreciate our partnership with the Tucson Police Department and the continued support from the leadership. |
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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 from Hearts of Gold. |
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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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