The “San Francisco Police Officers Association” is extremely active in our community. We are involved in over 100 charitable organizations. Our aim is to support organizations and causes that will improve the safety and quality of life of the people who live, work and visit San Francisco. When we invest, we want to make an impact.
Sampling of Previous & Ongoing Investments
The SFPOA is a proud sponsor of the Pediatric Wing at UCSF Hospital, which provides care for critically ill children and their families and create an environment at the hospital that provides a safe haven for parents and children alike. The SFPOA has worked with UCSF for the past 20 years participating in Christmas and Easter visits as well as many other social events. We now have officers visiting the hospital on a monthly basis and interacting with the children and their families.
We are ongoing and long-term supporters of the San Francisco PAL (Police Athletic League) which provides athletic opportunities for our city’s youth. The PAL provides San Francisco kids with uniforms, equipment, and transportation to events. It is a collaboration of the SFPOA and private industry to give these children an opportunity to become a part of a team and build a bond of trust between the police officers and youth.
We continue to provide the “SFPOA Scholarship Fund” for the children of SFPOA members. Every year high school students are invited to write an essay about an issue that currently confronts us as a nation. The essays are then graded by our Community Services Committee. After grading the essays, over $35,000 in scholarship money is distributed to the prospective college students. This program is primarily funded by our annual SFPOA golf tournament traditionally held during the last week of September.