activities · 13
what they do
direct service · 13
- Community Resource and Referral Food Pantry and Voucher DistributionConnects individuals and families with community resources, including food banks and information for applying for food assistance through government programs.
- Community Support in Partnership with Law Enforcement Law Enforcement and Public Safety GrantmakingThe organization collaborates with various police departments and sheriff's offices (e.g., Glendale Police Department, Phoenix Police, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office) to respond to officer-initiated requests and provide resources and donations for community assistance efforts, responding to 255 officer requests in 2019.
- Community impact reporting and operational metricsTracks and reports annual service volume, including helping approximately 2,500 people per year and touching over 26,000 lives, along with responding to 255 officer requests in 2019.
- Emergency Assistance and Crisis InterventionThe organization provides immediate assistance to individuals and families in crisis, including securing motel placements, providing food, clothing, hygiene items, and facilitating shelter placement. They also assist with transportation needs and provide essential items like car seats and vehicle repair parts.
- Emergency Assistance and Crisis Intervention Emergency Supply DistributionProvides immediate support to individuals and families in crisis, including securing shelter, providing food, clothing, hygiene items, and transportation, often in partnership with law enforcement agencies. This includes interventions for homelessness and domestic violence situations.
- Emergency crisis response and basic needs provision Emergency Supply DistributionProvides immediate assistance to individuals and families in crisis by securing emergency shelter, distributing food, clothing, hygiene items, and covering transportation costs to safety. Interventions include motel placements, resource distribution, and direct support during officer-initiated requests.
- Fundraising Events Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsThe organization hosts fundraising events such as flag football games, pickleball tournaments, and luncheons (e.g., Heart of an Angel Luncheon) to support its programs and other community initiatives like the "Shop with a Cop" event.
- Fundraising and Community Engagement Events Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsOrganizes events such as flag football games, pickleball tournaments, and luncheons to raise funds and support community programs, including "Shop with a Cop" events for children.
- Fundraising and awareness events Charity Sports & Recreation TournamentsHosts annual luncheons and tournaments, such as the Heart of an Angel Luncheon and pickleball tournaments, to celebrate impact and raise funds for community and law enforcement partnership programs.
- Law enforcement-partnered community support programs Emergency Supply DistributionCollaborates with police and sheriff departments across Arizona to deliver essential resources, including food assistance, car seats, vehicle repairs, medical equipment (e.g., wheelchairs), and holiday gifts, often responding directly to officer-identified needs in the field.
- Provision of Essential Goods Emergency Supply DistributionDistributes essential items such as food, car seats, beds, wheelchairs, and Christmas gifts to individuals and families in need, often collaborating with local police departments and sheriff's offices.
- Provision of Essential Goods Emergency Supply DistributionThe organization provides essential goods such as food, new beds for children, wheelchairs, and Christmas gifts to individuals and families in need, often in partnership with local law enforcement agencies.
- Youth and family engagement eventsOrganizes recreational and seasonal events for youth and families, including flag football games and participation in "Shop with a Cop," which provides 120 local children annually with a shopping experience alongside police officers.
strategies · 9
how they think
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- Community Engagement through Recreational and Positive Interactions community_engagementANGELS ON PATROL INC fosters positive connections between children and police officers through recreational activities like flag football and holiday shopping sprees, aiming to build community ties and promote wellness.
- Flexible, Needs-Based, and Prompt AssistanceThe organization provides prompt, 24/7/365, and flexible assistance tailored to the unique needs of each situation encountered by law enforcement officers and community members, ensuring immediate support without wait lists or bureaucratic processes.
- Holistic support model addressing multiple dimensions of community wellness holistic supportDelivers integrated services that address immediate crisis needs, youth enrichment, victim safety, and recidivism reduction to strengthen both individuals and community-police relations.
- Immediate, flexible crisis response without barriers crisis_intervention_support_for_law_enforcementProvides 24/7/365, needs-based assistance with no waitlists or red tape, allowing law enforcement and community members to receive real-time support tailored to unique crisis situations.
- Law Enforcement Partnership and Referral Model law_enforcement_partnership_modelANGELS ON PATROL INC partners with law enforcement agencies, responding exclusively to officer-initiated requests and referrals, to provide immediate crisis intervention and support services to individuals and families in need. This model aims to bridge service gaps encountered by officers and connect community members with resources without bureaucratic delays.
- Law Enforcement Partnership and Referral Model law_enforcement_partnership_modelANGELS ON PATROL INC partners with law enforcement agencies, responding to officer-initiated requests and referrals to provide immediate, flexible, and needs-based assistance to individuals and families in crisis. This model aims to bridge service gaps, stabilize crises, and connect individuals to community resources, thereby supporting law enforcement in their duties and enhancing community wellness.
- Law enforcement as primary referral and outreach partner law_enforcement_referralRelies exclusively on law enforcement officers to identify and refer individuals and families in crisis, enabling rapid, vetted access to support services without bureaucratic delays.
- Recreational Engagement for Community Building recreational_engagement_for_wellnessThe organization uses recreational activities, such as flag football and holiday shopping sprees with officers, to build positive community connections, promote wellness, and foster improved relationships between community members and law enforcement.
- Recreational and positive engagement to build community-police relationships recreational engagement for wellnessUses recreational activities like flag football and holiday shopping sprees to foster trust, wellness, and positive interactions between law enforcement and community members, especially youth.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
24/7/365 Emergency Response
Ensures law enforcement officers can access Angels on Patrol support at any time for urgent interventions, with no wait lists or bureaucratic delays.
Miracle on 56th Avenue
Seasonal initiative providing holiday gifts and essential items to families in need, coordinated with Phoenix Police and community partners.
Officer-Initiated Crisis Support
Responds to direct requests from law enforcement officers to provide immediate assistance—such as food, shelter, car seats, wheelchairs, or motel stays—to individuals and families in crisis.
relationships · 10
who they work with
- Glendale Police Partner — Glendale Police officers partnered with Angels on Patrol to provide a wheelchair to a woman and assist another woman.
- Glendale Police Department Partner — Collaborates with Angels on Patrol to support community outreach and provide resources to individuals in need.
- Maricopa County Sheriffs Office Partner — MCSO District III deputies partnered with Angels on Patrol to provide a new bed to a child.
- Mesa Police Department Partner — Mesa PD School Resource Officer is mentioned in relation to Angels on Patrol's mission.
- Phoenix Police Partner — Originating law enforcement agency where the founder served and likely an early source of requests for support.
- Phoenix Police Partner — Phoenix Police officers teamed up with Angels on Patrol to provide Christmas gifts to a family.
- Phoenix Police South Mountain Precinct Partner — Collaborates on the "Shop with a Cop" event, for which Angels on Patrol Inc. fundraises.
- Save the Family Partner — Collaborates with Save the Family to support families in overcoming homelessness, including participation in joint events such as the 2020 Gala.
- law enforcement Partner — Officers refer families in crisis to Angels on Patrol for immediate material assistance
- law enforcement officers Partner — Requests assistance from Angels on Patrol to support individuals in crisis.