"Serving the youth of Pasadena is the primary goal of the Pasadena Police Department and represents an investment in the future of Pasadena.  The Pasadena Police Foundation is an indispensable partner in that effort".

Bernard K. Melekian

Chief of Police

The Pasadena Police Foundation was founded in 1993 to foster involvement of the Pasadena Community with its Police Department.  The purpose of the Foundation is to promote and fund programs that further the goals and efforts of the Police Department, but are not fully paid for by the city's general fund.

In June of 1999 the Pasadena Police Foundation adopted the theme of "Cops Giving Kids Hope" as a focus statement towards the foundation's ultimate mission of providing funds for youth based programs and activities.  Monies raised by the Pasadena Police Foundation are obtained through private or individual contributions, charitable foundations or organizations and through grant applications.   

The Board of Directors of the Pasadena Police Foundation is comprised of (but not limited to) devoted community business professionals, clergy and community leaders.  Since it's inception, the Foundation has accomplished various projects focused on helping the Pasadena Police Department serve the community.  To date, the Pasadena Police Foundation has helped fund the department's first K-9 unit.  It has made significant contributions to police sponsored programs involving Pasadena area youth, such as the PAL ( Police Activities League), and the very successful YAB (Youth Accountability Board), a second chance intervention program for first time youthful offenders.  The Foundation has also contributed to the Summer Youth Leadership Conference, The Junior Public Safety Academy and the Youth Advisor Program.  The Foundation also provides funding for police department employees to attend community functions, luncheons and dinners, allowing members of the department to actively support and participate socially in the community they serve.  In addition, the Foundation provided sponsorship for the 1999 California Police Summer Games, hosted by the Pasadena Police Department.  While providing funds for worthy police sponsored projects, many members of the foundation board also serve as volunteers in police sponsored events, such as the 1999 Summer Games, Citizen's Police Academy and Review Boards.  In addition the Foundation sponsors an annual "Breakfast with the Chief of Police" , hosted specifically  to inform the community of the goals and accomplishments of the Pasadena Police Department. 

Helping Cops Give Kids Hope

The Pasadena Police Foundation is a non-profit organization.  Contributions to the Foundation can be made to a general fund or to a specific program. 

 

      For further information, please contact 
      the Pasadena Police Foundation at 
       (626) 744-3987