Press Releases
“You were worth All the sacrifices…..” This is a special message from Dallas Chief Eddie Garcia as he is retiring, after nearly 33 years, from the law enforcement profession. It is a sad time for the Dallas Police Department as we are losing a true innovator and a “Cop’s Cop”…
MoreNorth Texas Giving Day is Communities Foundation of Texas’ largest community investment initiative. 100% of each donation goes to nonprofits in more than 25 cause areas across 20 North Texas counties. Last year, more than $60 million was raised through 97,132 donors benefiting over 3,000 local nonprofits, bringing the fifteen-year total to over $566 million for our…
MoreWe are thrilled to announce that Joe Meno has been appointed as the new Vice Chairman of the Assist the Officer Foundation! Joe brings a wealth of experience to this role, with a distinguished 26-year career as a Dallas Police officer. Currently, Joe serves in the Violent Crime Planning Unit,…
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MoreThe Assist The Officer Foundation gives a huge shoutout to ‘Let’s Roam’ virtual scavenger hunts and ‘Adventures from Scratch’ for their support of our foundation. They have donated two Dallas scavenger hunts in support of our 9th Annual Bags for Badges event and we couldn’t be more grateful. Explore “Scavenger…
More“As we reflect on the year gone by, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the community that rallied behind Assist The Officer Foundation (ATO). In 2023, your unwavering support fueled our mission to aid first responders facing life-threatening illnesses or catastrophic events. Through fundraisers like our annual golf tournament, Clay…
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