Salisbury Police Foundation

About the Foundation

The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that works to support Salisbury Police Officers and professional staff in areas that are outside of the budget provided under city funding.

Our Mission

To promote, solicit and distribute funds from donor support to enhance police services, and provide connection between the Salisbury Police Department and Salisbury residents.

Message From the Police Chief

The Salisbury Police Foundation strives to enhance the health and wellness of Salisbury Police Department (SPD) employees so they can provide the best policing possible.

The Foundation is one way in which our community can express their support of our officers and professional staff. The Foundation works with the SPD to make Salisbury a safer place for all of us, and we at the SPD are grateful for their partnership.

Donation Challenge

Brenda and Gerry Wood have issued a donation challenge to the Salisbury community! They will match donations to the Salisbury Police Foundation, up to $25,000, that are collected by October 31.

Challenge Completion:

100%

31%

$25,000 to meet the original goal ...

plus $7,800 over the original goal!

Donor Levels

The Foundation had their inaugural fundraiser luncheon on Wednesday, September 28, at noon at the Catawba College’s Crystal Lounge.

The Foundation is seeking sponsors, the sponsorship levels are outlined below.

Chief Level

$5,000 and up

Two minutes speaking at the event
Designated Parking Space
Full Table - 6 dining spaces
Your logo in luncheon program
Recognition in social media

Deputy Chief Level

$3,500 - $4,999

Designated Parking Space
Full Table - 6 dining spaces
Your logo in luncheon program
Recognition in social media

Captain Level

$1,500 - $3,499

Full Table - 6 dining spaces
Your logo in luncheon program

Lieutenant Level

$1,000 - $1,499

Half Table - 3 dining spaces
Your name in luncheon program

Sergeant Level

$500 - $999

2 dining spaces
Your name in luncheon program

Corporal Level

$250 - $499

1 dining space
Your name in luncheon program

psfoundation@salisburync.gov

Make a Donation

Join us in supporting the Salisbury Police Department. Donations go directly towards projects to support officer wellness. Donate online or make checks payable to:

Salisbury Police Foundation and mail to:
130 East Liberty Street
Salisbury, NC 28144

Donate via Venmo
Donate via Cash App

A Letter From Our President

group photo sof salisbury police officers interacting with community and school children

Did you know that the average police officer may experience more than three traumatic events every six months of service (i.e. fatal accidents, murders, suicides, and life-threatening incidents against themselves or others) and of those officers, 35% will develop post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms?

It takes special training for officers and support staff to be prepared when these events happen and specialized services to facilitate officer’s recovery from the trauma. Unfortunately, these programs can be expensive and are often not funded by the department’s budget.

On behalf of the Salisbury Police Foundation (SPF) board of directors, we are reaching out to you to support the men and women of the Salisbury Police Department. The Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to support members of the Salisbury Police Department in areas of their heath and wellness, and recognizing the community’s indebtedness to their service that are outside of their city-funded budget.

We are seeking help from private citizens and vested businesses. The Foundation is asking for your help and for you to join with the SPF by supporting our inaugural fundraising luncheon to be held at noon on Wednesday, September 28, at Catawba College’s Crystal Lounge. We are seeking sponsorship levels that will help us meet our goals. Our donor levels are listed above..

You will notice that certain sponsorship levels include advertising your support with our media partner and during the event. Some levels will afford you and your team table slots so you can come enjoy the luncheon and its program. Because of this, I am asking you to notify us of your intentions to sponsor by Monday, September 19.

Thank you and with warm regards,

John Struzick
Salisbury Police Foundation, President

Gym Renovation Project

The Foundation raised funds to renovate the Police department's gym and fitness equipment.

Physical fitness is an important aspect of an officer's ability to fulfill their duties as well as maintain their health. The department had received donations of gym equipment over time, but many of donations deteriorated in condition with time and use. Also, much of the electric powered equipment shown in the photo gallery was not working.

The successful fundraising effort allowed the Foundation to buy new equipment and provide officers with a better looking and more efficient gym that meets their needs.

Before

After

Thank You to Our Donors!