CPF Editor, Author at The Cleveland Police Foundation

Skylight Financial Group/Foundation Ensures Christmas for All!

Added on December 12, 2019

Toys were collected to give to children in need across the city by Cleveland Police Officers!

Santa Claus Helps the Cleveland Police Athletic League!

Added on December 9, 2019

Cleveland neighborhood children were treated to presents, games, and a visit with Santa at Public Auditorium.

Second District/Community Relations Awards Ceremony

Added on December 9, 2019

Outstanding police officers and citizens were honored by the Second District and the Cleveland Police Foundation!

Local Entrepreneur Sam McNulty Shares His Wisdom

Added on December 4, 2019

Sam McNulty joined together with Cleveland Police to speak to students at Wade Park Elementary of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District!

Renowned Artist Immortalizes Owens’ Memorial Park

Added on December 4, 2019

Local artist Chuck Delpapa created paintings for the mother and wife of Fallen Officer Derek Owens…a lasting tribute!

Creativity Brings Together Police and Community

Added on November 26, 2019

Art House, Inc. was the site of fun with clay as officers joined citizens to produce ceramic bowls and form bonds!

Westside School of the Arts Feeding the Community in Need

Added on November 23, 2019

Students donated food to the St. Augustine Hunger Center and Case Western Reserve University food pantry!

Hoopin’ For Hunger Law Enforcement Basketball Tournament

Added on November 19, 2019

Saint Ignatius High School hosted this event to raise funds and gather canned goods to benefit local hunger centers and those in need!

Patrol Officer Shares Her Experience and Expertise!

Added on November 15, 2019

The John Marshall High School Cheerleaders benefited from the coaching of Officer Kerry Adams in a recent visit.

Officer Derek Owens’ Memorial Park Dedication

Added on November 11, 2019

Cleveland Police, the Owens Family, and the community joined together on Saturday November 9th to honor this Fallen Officer.

First District Police/Community Relations Awards

Added on November 11, 2019

Cleveland Police Officers and citizens are recognized for their service with awards from the Cleveland Police Foundation as well as the First District.

Honoring National Safety Forces Day

Added on November 9, 2019

Douglas MacArthur Girls Leadership Academy hosted a tribute to those who serve!

Celebrating Halloween with a Good Read

Added on November 1, 2019

Trick or Trunk at Horizon Science Academy joined police officers and students!

WALK FOR FREEDOM 2019

Added on October 25, 2019

This event was organized to raise awareness of human trafficking.

13th Annual City of Cleveland GUN BUY BACK

Added on October 25, 2019

ArcelorMittal teamed up with Cleveland Police to fund this event to make the city safer for all!

Fifth District Police Community Relations Awards Ceremony

Added on October 21, 2019

Cleveland Police, city dignitaries, and community-minded citizens gathered at the Cleveland Job Corps to honor and support the recipients.

National Hispanic Heritage Month 2019

Added on October 17, 2019

A ceremony and dinner was held at the Cleveland City Hall Rotunda to honor the awardees for Outstanding Community Leadership, which included CPD Sergeant Manny Velez!

Fifth District Gym Gets Going Equipment!

Added on October 16, 2019

Thanks to Cleveland Police Foundation Board Member Doug Bugie, the officers are now getting fitter!

2019 Cops for Causes Reverse Raffle!!

Added on October 8, 2019

A fun time to raise money to connect cops and kids on Friday, October 3rd at Saint Rocco’s on Fulton Road in Cleveland’s West Side.

Continued Progress on Officer Derek Owens Memorial Park

Added on October 3, 2019

The Cleveland Browns donated a playset for the site as the Browns cruised to a big W over Baltimore! Thank you and thanks for all the support from the community!

Northern Ohio Recovery Association Ribbon Cutting

Added on September 27, 2019

NORA will have a new home on East 55th Street to help people with addiction issues. The Cleveland Police Foundation and community volunteers gave time and donations.

Third Annual Super Hero Day

Added on September 18, 2019

Cleveland Police Officers from Community Relations and the Mounted Unit had the honor of participating in this event on September 14 at the Avon Aquatic Facility on Detroit Road!!

A Big Happy Birthday to Jason the Future Police Officer!

Added on September 14, 2019

Officer Freddy Diaz, the Cleveland Police Foundation, and Cops for Kids gave Jason a special celebration for his birthday.

The Progress of Officer Derek Owens’ Memorial Park

Added on September 12, 2019

An overhead view of the park (soon to be completed), located at 10404 Parkview Avenue in the Cleveland Police Fourth District.

Cleveland Police Foundation Replaces Stolen Bike

Added on September 7, 2019

Shuzi, a Cleveland crossing guard, needed new wheels to get to his post!

Fifteenth Annual Senior Walk

Added on September 6, 2019

Golden agers from across the city joined Cleveland Police Officers on a beautiful day on Mall C in downtown Cleveland!

Cleveland Police help at Event for Special Boy

Added on August 31, 2019

Young Chef Jaime challenged Chef Dante Boccuzzi to prove his culinary achievements in a match-up arranged by A Special Wish Foundation!

Owens Memorial Park Update

Added on August 29, 2019

The Cement Masons of Local 404 setting up the colorful spiral of cement!

Be My Neighbor Day at the Cleveland Public Library

Added on August 23, 2019

Cleveland Police joined with Ideastream and PBS Kids’ stars for a day of fun and neighborhood awareness!

Cleveland Police and West Park Discovery World!

Added on August 21, 2019

The Community Relations Unit met with the kids at Kamm’s Corners for a walk, edu-talk, and ice cream!

National Night Out Against Crime

Added on August 9, 2019

Tuesday August 6th, Cleveland Police and the community joined together at Steelyard Commons to promote a safer city!

Sixth Annual Kids Fish CLE for Free!

Added on August 2, 2019

The fish were jumping in North Coast Harbor as Cleveland police officers helped kids to hook them on July 30!

Public Safety Career Pipeline Summer Program

Added on July 25, 2019

Congratulations to 50 area youth who completed the program and will be recognized at Cleveland City Hall on August 1st!

Empowering Youth to Achieve Their Goals

Added on July 19, 2019

CPD Community Relations Officer Freddy Diaz Visits Youth at La Mariposa Camp at the Hispanic Umadaop.

Rap and Hip Hop Creations Send Out Positive Themes

Added on July 16, 2019

Cleveland youth join Cleveland Police Officers at DJ Doc’s Fresh Camp to make music with a message!

City-Wide Community Organizations Join Together

Added on July 15, 2019

On Friday, July 12, 2019 the Community Innovation Network meeting was held at the Urban Community School located at 4909 Lorain Road in Ohio City.