Help make a difference in the lives of our officers, fallen heroes and families.

Supported Charities

Every year the Manatee Fraternal Order of Police donates money and time to benefit numerous charities, groups and organizations.


Easter-seals MFOP Easterseals

Easter-seals provides exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities. Easterseals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for more than 90 years. From child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training for people with disabilities, Easterseals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals. - Easterseals


Police Athletic League (PAL) MFOP PAL

"The Police Athletic League (PAL) is a juvenile crime prevention program that relies heavily on athletics and recreational activities to tighten the bond between police officers and children in the community. PAL is based on the belief that children, if reached early enough, can develop a strong, positive, attitude towards law enforcement. - PAL


National Law Enforcement Officers' Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) nleomf

"The mission of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is to generate increased public support for the law enforcement profession by permanently recording and appropriately commemorating the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers; and to provide information that will help promote law enforcement safety." - NLEOMF


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"The National 9-99 Police and Sheriff Foundation raises funds for injured or fallen officers and their families, invests in K9 safety and training, and provides counseling and mental health resources to all officers in need." - 9-99 Foundation

 


Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP) ODMPDarkVer

"When a police officer is killed, it's not an agency that loses an officer, it's an entire nation." - Chris Cosgriff, ODMP Founder

 


Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics LETRSO

As the largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle for Special Olympics, the Law Enforcement Torch Run® raised over US$42.6 million in 2012. Since its inception in 1981, it has grown extensively worldwide with over 97,000 volunteers spanning 46 countries, and raising more than US$461 million for the Special Olympics movement. Fundraising is only part of what the officers involved with the initiative give to the movement. Our athletes say law enforcement officers are truly supportive of the cause – extending to them friendship, acceptance and encouragement. - LETRSO