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REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN OFFICERS
Always Remember
Detective James Skernivitz #2249
Date of Hire: February 17, 1998
End of Watch: September 3, 2020
Patrol Officer Nicholas Sabo #1573
Date of Hire: April 15, 2013
End of Watch: September 4, 2020
Our Eternal Thanks
It is with great sadness that the Cleveland Police Foundation mourns the loss of Detective James Skernivitz, killed in the line of duty, and the passing of Patrol Officer Nicholas Sabo by suicide. May they rest in peace.
HOW WE IMPACT THE COMMUNITY
Thank you so much for all you did for our neighborhood at the St. Aloysius coat distribution. It was really encouraging to see the big turnout from refugee families, children who attend preschool at St. Aloysius, and neighbors who came for the hot meal. A lot of people left very happy! It's been a pleasure working with you this past year. Thank you again for everything.
Michelle O'DonnellDirector of Operations, Joseph House 
It was something special to witness... the dedication and enthusiasm of not only the players but also Coach Bam and his assistants. While watching them practice, I realized how important it is for programs like this to exist. Our thanks goes out to Head Coach Bam and his staff for not only sharing their knowledge of football with the kids, but also reinforcing the importance of going to school, obtaining good grades and most of all, respect for themselves and others.
Bob GuttuCPF Community Outreach Coordinator 
Thank you so much for the generous gifts for the little girl who lost everything in the arson fire. The family was speechless and quite impressed with the the outpouring of support, especially from the police. You truly are amazing! Merry Christmas to you!
SteveCleveland Resident 
I wanted to thank you for bringing my son a new bike after his was stolen. Biking is his only means of getting to and from work. He loves the new bike, and we are both grateful for your help. Thank you for doing this for the community. Blessings!
JosieCleveland Resident 
I was thrilled to receive your generous gift card [this was our Secret Santa program]. It was so thoughtful of you to think of our family at Christmas time. My kids really appreciate the toys and the tickets to see the Monsters game; you can't imagine all the joy you've brought to them.
The Morales Family 
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Major Programs
Youth Programs
WHO WE SUPPORT
Some of the efforts we support:
- Little Free Libraries Literacy Program
- "Cops for Causes" Events
- D.A.R.E. to Resist Drugs and Violence
- Officer Wellness and Fitness Programs
- Law Enforcement Explorer Program
- Voices Against Violence
2023 - 2024 DONORS
ORGANIZATIONS
ANGELS
Steve Anthony* • Seth Briskin* • Dick Clough* • James Craciun* • Rick DeChant • Bill Dillingham* • Grant Dinner* • Richard Henry* • George Hwang* • Patrick Kenney* • Steve Lorton* • Alex Machaskee+ • Anthony Manna • Scott Mawaka • Richard Pace • Bob Rotatori* • Edward Stevens* • Roger Synenberg* • Donald Toth
(*) denotes Foundation board members
FRIENDS
Raafat Abou-Ikdeh • Hamid Abdollahian • Keith Asamoto • Joseph Barrett • The Brace Family • Douglas Brown • Brian Cmolik • Harry Danik • Matt DeChant • Lois Ganley • Bob Guttu • Joseph Hall • Todd Harshman • Elizabeth Hejny • Dale Heyink • Jeffrey Hyvarinen • John Kikol • Natalie Laszcz • Jack Lieb • Fred Midgette • Chris Pannent • Kurt Walcutt • Todd Winter