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MCPF Hosts Successful Fundraising Luncheon

6/2/2023

 
On May 3rd, 2023, the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Foundation (MCPF) hosted a successful fundraiser luncheon, raising an impressive $145,000 to support their work and, most significantly, their Community Partnerships Grant Program. The event was a significant milestone for MCPF, marking its first fundraising event since the pandemic. Attendees, including those from well-known sponsoring organizations, were eager to come together and support the Foundation's mission to advance high quality, effective policing and strengthen police-community relations in Minnesota through training, outreach, grants and scholarships.

The luncheon took place at Town & Country Club in St. Paul and was emceed by Julie Nelson, a respected news anchor from Kare 11. Her engaging presence and professionalism added an extra touch of excellence to the luncheon.
 
A highly valuable aspect of the fundraiser was the opportunity for attendees to network with over 30 local police chiefs before and after the event. This allowed the participants to connect with key figures in law enforcement, fostering dialogue and understanding between the community and the police.
 
Maple Grove Police Chief Eric Werner shared how his agency benefitted from the Foundation's Community Partnership Grant program by hosting a community meeting that focused on fair and impartial policing. These types of community-focused engagement events are helping to build deeper trust and greater transparency between police and communities across the state.
 
One of the event's highlights was the keynote by David Horsager, a nationally renowned best-selling author of "The Trust Edge." Horsager's expertise in building trust and credibility resonated with the attendees, and his keynote speech captivated the audience, providing valuable insights into effective leadership and the importance of trust in law enforcement.
 
This fundraiser luncheon was a resounding success only made possible by the generous sponsoring organizations. Their unwavering support will give MCPF the resources to act on their initiatives and provide more community grants that will directly impact agencies and their communities, statewide.
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Foundation Issues Grants to 16 Police Departments in Inaugural Grant Program Launch

4/10/2023

 
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Foundation Issues Grants to 16 Police Departments in
​Inaugural Grant Program Launch

One of the priorities of the MN Chiefs of Police Foundation (MCPF) is to advance community partnerships and help build trust between police officers and communities in the state of Minnesota. The Community Partnerships Grant Program launched in late 2022 with this in mind. 

MCPF received grant applications from 29 police departments. While we could not fund all 29 projects (due to limited resources), we are proud to have supported 16 police department projects that will help them work toward strengthening their partnerships with the communities they serve.

First time projects were prioritized over repeat projects. Repeat projects were prioritized if they featured notable expansions or critical need.*
Grant Recipients - 1Q 2023
  1. Blaine PD - Community Outreach Trailer, to offer mobile activities at events to connect with kids and overall community
  2. Bloomington PD - Youth Citizens Academy for high school students
  3. Foley PD - Fun with Police program, teaching kids 10 and under kindness, anti-bullying, with a tour of the police department
  4. Glyndon PD - Afterschool program reaching at-risk youth, in partnership with a local thrift store
  5. Willmar PD - Paws on Patrol program, partnering with, educating, training and engaging dog owners to participate in crime prevention and quality of life issues
  6. Virginia PD - Shop with a Cop program, where Blue Santas will deliver holiday gifts to children
  7. Lower Sioux PD - First time National Night Out, a community outreach event for the Lower Sioux Indian community
  8. Maple Grove PD - Fair & Impartial Policing Community Session, offering community members an opportunity to experience the training program Maple Grove PD officers go through on the topic of bias, prejudice and cultural competency
  9. Coon Rapids PD - Cops & Cardinals program, a youth outreach program where cops are paired with high school students for 1:1 mentoring
  10. Akeley PD - National Night Out, expanding this annual outreach event with the addition of a scavenger hunt and school supplies/backpack giveaway in order to broaden reach
  11. Faribault PD - Safe Summer Kick Off, an outreach event in partnership with the school district and nonprofits
  12. Belle Plaine PD - School Partnership Program, focused on bringing new internet safety presentations to classrooms
  13. Blue Earth PD - New Police Activities League program, funding various educational and relationship building activities between police and kids
  14. West St. Paul PD - Badges and Bobbers, a new outreach and mentorship event where police officers take at-risk youth fishing, in partnership with a local nonprofit
  15. Hopkins PD - SPEEDS program, a new community outreach program offering traffic safety education as a way to build new partnerships with multi-cultural residents who may be unfamiliar with MN laws
  16. Sartell PD - Movie in the Park with Police, a first time event designed as a relationship cultivation event with youth
The Foundation will offer additional grant opportunities to police departments in the future as funds are raised from generous donors from the community. We are on our way toward making statewide impact as we enable our police departments to build trust, transparency and stronger community partnerships. We look forward to hearing all the positive stories from our grant recipients in the next several months!

*Grant funding decisions were made by the MN Chiefs of Police Foundation Board of Directors, independent of the MN Chiefs of Police Association.

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MCPF Benefit Luncheon - May 3, 2023

12/14/2022

 
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MCPF will be hosting a benefit luncheon on May 3rd, 2023, with keynote speaker David Horsager, CEO of Trust Edge Leadership Institute. The luncheon will be at the Town & Country Club in Saint Paul, MN. See event flyer for more information. The link to buy tickets is at the bottom of the page.
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MCPF Receives $20,000 Donation from Heart Ministry & Hosanna Church

3/1/2022

 
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MCPF is grateful to be the recipient of a generous $20,000 donation from Hosanna Church and their Heart Ministry out of Shakopee MN. Heart Ministry is very active in the community and has partnered with the Shakopee Police Department for various community events over the years, such as picnics with the police. When the pastor asked Shakopee Police Chief Jeff Tate what else their group can do to help, the Chief pointed out the need for community outreach projects and additional training in other smaller police departments across the state. The congregation stepped up and gave. Thank you to Chief Tate for connecting MCPF to the generosity of Heart Ministry. Gifts like this help MCPF help Minnesota police departments advance community partnerships and offer critical training for police leaders. Would you like to also give to this mission? Donate Today (hyperlink inserted here)


Schenian Family Foundation Donates $10,000 to MCPF

3/1/2022

 
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MCPF would like to thank the Schenian Family Foundation for their recent gift of $10,000. Dale Schenian had been a past donor to the Shakopee Crime Prevention Fund and was a strong supporter of law enforcement. The Schenians are expanding their impact and this donation to MCPF will now benefit the Foundation’s efforts statewide.

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