Support Safer Communities in Cleveland

Your donation funds programs that build trust between police and the community, support officers, and empower youth.

Support Our Anual Fund

Allow the Foundation to decide how best to deploy your contribution to address priorities

Become a Friend

Membership has its privileges

Individual - $50

Membership Card, Frameable Certificate, Lapel Pin and Window Decal.

CPF Website and Social Media Recognition, Annual Report and Monthly Partner Newsletter

Add Spouse or Friend - $75

Individual + one receives perks listed above

Family - $100

Individual + three receive perks listed above

Small Business - $250

Recognition for the Business: Membership Card, Frameable Certificate, Lapel Pin and Window Decal, Business logo posted on the CPF Website, Social Media Recognition, Annual Report Listing and Monthly Partner Newsletter

Business Owner and Employees: Five Membership Cards, Lapel Pins and Window Decals, Monthly Partner Newsletter, Invitations to Public Safety Events and Engagement with senior police officials

Partner in Safety - $500

Recognition for the Business or Civic Organization: Membership Card, Frameable Certificate, Lapel Pin and Window Decal, Business Logo posted on the CPF Website, Social Media Recognition / News Release, Annual Report Listing and Monthly Partner Newsletter

CEO and Senior Executives: Ten Membership Cards, Lapel Pins and Window Decals, Monthly Partner Newsletter, Invitations to Public Safety Events, Engagement with senior police officials and Access to Employee Safety Content

Foun­da­tion Programs

Heroes Fund

Provides financial support to families of officers killed in the line of duty, and officers with duty-related health issues and injuries.

Christmas Fund

Underwrites holiday parties in the Police Districts, and the city-wide PAL Children’s Christmas Party at Tower City for thousands of deserving kids and their families.

Denihan Arts Fund

Provides funding to inter-active arts activities between police officers and kids.

Fishing with Cops Fund

Underwrites two fishing outings for inner city kids and police officers.

Therapy Dogs Fund

Supports the Division of Police therapy dogs, specially equips vehicles, and dog’s police officer handler. The Foundation needs funding for a therapy dog in each Police District to provide comfort to officers and residents in times of stress and crisis.

Owens Park Fund

Underwrites upkeep and maintenance of a community park at the site of Officer Derrick Owens death in the line of duty.

Mental Health and Wellness Fund

Underwrites innovative approaches to relieve duty-related stress and trauma including classes teaching mindfulness, self-awareness, and empathy, and Yoga and Equine Therapy for mental wellness.

Gun Buy Back Fund

Collects funding for incentives to encourage resident turn-in of firearms in exchange for gas and retail gift cards.

Police Charities

Honor Guard

The ceremonial unit of flag bearers for official events and special occasions.

Pipes & Drums

The ceremonial unit of bagpipers and drums performs in parades, official events, and funerals.

Mounted Unit

Provides skilled officers on horseback for crowd control at special occasions and maintains stables for the care and housing of the horses.  

Historical Society & Museum

Preserves the heritage of the Cleveland Police Department with donations funding the campaign to house the collection of artifacts and records.

Cleveland Police Athletic League (PAL)

One of the oldest PAL organizations in the USA, started by Cleveland Safety Director Elliott Ness. PAL funds and manages organized sports and education programs for disadvantaged and underserved youth, positioning police officers as role models.

Districts

Donate to the officers in the district in which you reside or work