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Aug - 2022. Over 200 Skechers Gift Cards passed out to 5th graders and Staff from Fair Ave Elementary School. Thank you to our Sponsors at TeamOneLA.
June - 2022. BOH will be distributing 100 Pantry bags to families in the Boyle Heights area. If you would like to help we are accepting sponsorship. Contact ken@badgeofheart.org
May - 2022. BOH sponsored Shenandoah Street Elementary Schools annual 5th grade picnic. Jersey Mikes and School supplies were given out.
Apr - 2022. Our food giving efforts will resume again. 200-400 Pantry bags will be assembled for distribution in the next month or so. Any Schools, Organizations and Police Community units needing bags please contact us. We are accepting monetary donation to help facilitate these bags. $20 will help one family. Click donate or Venmo @badgeofheart . Thank you.
Nov - 2021 Held our 7th Annual Thanksgiving program. 300 families received Gift Cards to help with a nice Thanksgiving dinner. BoH would like to Thank our sponsors at Howard Hughes Los Angeles, Wilshire Law Firm in Los Angeles and SoCalGas. Also many thanks to those who donated to this wonderful program.
Nov - 2021 A tragic incident. Parents and Children visiting families members in South Los Angeles. During visit father was murdered. Mother spent money buying funeral clothes for kids and left with no money for utilities. We stepped in and paid $454.00 to DWP. A good family should not live in the dark and with no water. *Family referred by Children's Institute.
Sep - 2021 Hooray another 200 families In the City of Rosemead (Garvey School District) and parts of Northeast Los Angeles were given food bags. Thank you to our Anonymous Donor who played a huge part of our giving.
Aug - 2021 BoH provided 200 food bags to help the deserving families in Rampart and Northeast Division. Thank you to our Anonymous Donor & Los Angeles Crime Stoppers.
July - 2021 BoH sponsored LAPD's Olympic Division's Open House by providing 200 bags of food for the Community of Koreatown. Sponsored by Badge of Heart.
June - 2021 BoH partnered with Hollenbeck Division and sponsored Victory Outreach Church by providing 200 Food Bags for the underprivileged Community of Boyle Heights. A great moment and day! Sponsored by Badge of Heart.
May - 2021 Hosted our monthly Healthy Food Giveaway. Boxes of Fruits, Vegetable and Rice were handed out to 200 deserving families in North Hollywood. Donated diapers and Toys were included. Thank you to our Anonymous Donor.
May - 2021 - Beginning in May, BoH will launch its Meal Program. 500 bags will be given every month to underserved communities. Check in for periodic details. To sponsor, please contact us at admin@badgeofheart.org
Dec 31, 2020 - 2020 was a success and our busiest. A combined 1,000 Families, Seniors & Children have been provided with food, clothes, shoes, diapers, beds, mattresses, bus tickets, utilities, car insurance, a used car, Motel & Apartment rental. I think we might have saved several from becoming homeless. Thank you to our sponsors. You have a big Heart!
Nov 18, 2020 - Help purchased a car for an elderly woman. Her car was destroyed by 5 Gang members during a hate crime act. Thank you to LA Protective league and East LA Auto's for your act of kindness and partnership.
Nov 2020 - BoH will host its 6th Annual Thanksgiving event. Please click "Event" for details. Update (Nov 26th) - 300 Gift cards were passed out by Police Officers and School administrators to families and student families in need.
Sep 2020 - LAPD's Olympic & Hollenbeck Division plus Shenandoah Elementary and Strength Based Community Change (SBCC) in Wilmington will be passing out 400 School Supply kits. 5th graders in Boyle Heights, Pico Robertson area, Koreatown and Wilmington will benefit.
Aug 2020 - The Cartagena family has been faced with tough time during the COVID-19 pandemic, mom who worked as a school cafeteria worker was laid off leaving dad as the sole provider. One of the boys decided to sell his bike to help the family, that is when Officer Fiedler became aware of their need. She learned that two of the kids needed mattresses for their beds and reached out to Badge of Heart. We happily purchased new mattresses and provided a grocery store gift card to help the Cartagenas, at the time of delivery we were happily surprised by learning all four kids are now part of the LAPD Cadet program.
April-Aug 2020 - COVID pandemic. Since Apr we have helped over 270 families, seniors and children. Help such as gift cards for food and essential items. We are doing our very best to accommodate and will post any significant news when it becomes available or necessary.
Apr 10, 2020 - Our deepest condolences to 12 y/o Abraham Trejo's family. Abraham was struck and killed walking in the crosswalk. With the help of community financial support, we presented the family $11,000 to help with his funeral.
Apr 7, 2020 - To help families affected by the COVID-19, we have dedicated $10,000 to help families throughout Los Angeles. This includes East Los Angeles, San Pedro, North Hollywood and Venice areas. Money will be spent on food, diapers and other essential needs.
Mar 13, 2020 - To prevent a family of 5 from being homeless due to illegal lockout, we paid one months rent ($1,500) for their new apartment.
Mar 9, 2020 - We had the opportunity to help out Officers from LAPD Wilshire Division. There was a mother in need who needed a car seat. We stepped up and made her day!
Mar 6, 2020 - Awarded our first "Badge a Student" recipient Krystal. A 5th grade student who was given a $50 target gift card for outstanding grades, attendance and respect for others. Also rewarded mom with a $50 card for being a good parent and role model.
Jan 31, 2020 - Another great day partnering with LAPD's Hollenbeck Division. Low income students received School supplies to help them with their education.
Jan 22, 2020 - Today we extend our help to the Martinez family. Recently these two kids lost their father from death. There mother was now working around the clock everyday to provide for food and rent. Harbor Division Sgt. Plows gave $200 Target gift cards and we helped with shoes for both kids and $500 to help mom with food and bills.
Dec 23, 2019 - Assisted Officers from North Hollywood in helping a needy family of 4 with Gift cards for food.
Dec 22, 2019 - Partnering with our Los Angeles Police Protective league, we assisted LAPD's Hollenbeck Division Officers in helping a family of 14 with $400 in Ralphs & Target gift cards.
Dec 21, 2019 - Assisted LAPD's North Hollywood Division Officers in helping a Vietnam Vet with over $200 worth of groceries. Before our help the only food they had was 4 eggs in the fridge.
Nov 27, 2019 - Today was awesome. LAPD's North Hollywood Division Officers needed assistance to help a family of Six. There father was a Victim of Domestic violence. He currently works 7 days a week, 12 hours a day leaving him with no family time with his children. Financial struggles continues and we were able to provide bags full of food for Thanksgiving. We will continue to monitor.
Nov 26, 2019 - Today it was brought to our attention that a mother of two small children was a victim of a domestic violence and vandalism to her car window. Due to financial struggles and rain storm approaching, we assisted and paid for a new window. The mother was in tears and so appreciative.
Nov 23, 2019 - Today we hosted our 5th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner giveaway. 300 - 7 course meal was given away in just One hour. In partnership with the Los Angeles Police Protective League and LAPD Olympic Division, clothes and Toys were also handed out.
Oct 6, 2019 - For several month we have been assisting 15 year old Robert. He is a Victim of a Hit and Run in Los Angeles. With the help of Donors and Badge of Heart, we were able to provide a check for $13,000 to help with his medical bills. God bless.
Aug 14, 2019 - A role model and a great family guy. Luis is a 15 yr old man who has been helping his sisters for years. While his mom is dealing with her medical condition, Luis walks his sister to school and do things around the house to help his mom. We rewarded Luis with a Back to School shopping spree.
Aug 8, 2019 - Homicide Detective Bucknell from Operation Valley Bureau spending time with a 15 yr old young man who's grandmother was stabbed and killed by her newly wedded husband. We assisted by purchasing him a front court basketball, that he always wanted but family could not afford.
July 9, 2019 - Badge of Heart assisted Pacific Officers in helping a wonderful family, who unfortunately is living in a RV. Officers provided use clothes and we provided grocery gift cards. They won't be hungry for a while. We're also working on housing for them. Great Teamwork.
May 1, 2019 - Badge of Heart donated $1,000 to fallen CHP Officer Steve Licon's memorial fund. The money came from our BBQ fundraiser, that was held on April 14th.
April 30, 2019 - Mother and Son walked into Police Station needing help. All three are homeless and living out of an abandoned truck. With only bread and water and no bathing for days, we donated Gift cards and cash to help with food, clothes and Temporary Shelter.
April 26, 2019 - We are proud to announce our first "Books and Sirens" program. 5th graders from Braddock Drive Elementary School learned about Law Enforcement career, our equipments, public safety, Anti Bullying and respect for others. The best part for this, Pizza lunch on us.
April 23, 2019 - Wilshire Officer Grijalva and DART advocate Castaneda helping a mother and her 7 yr old daughter, who was a Victim of a crime. Both were in need of food. We helped Officer Grijalva in sponsoring this family with weeks worth of food.
April 1, 2019 - A happy day! There parked car was hit by a DUI driver at 33rd/Central Ave. Thank goodness no one was inside. However the car is a total lost. Badge of Heart and the Community came together and provided financial assistance.
Feb 19, 2019 - BOH is assisting LAPD's Central Traffic Division with Six Victims's of a Horrific Traffic Collision. On Feb 17th in the early morning hours a DUI driver drove down Central Ave and 33rd Street when they lost control and slammed into 6 parked cars. The impact totaled all cars, leaving Victim's without transportation for work and school. We are raising money to help these Victims with transportation and lost wages. A Gofundme has been set up.
Jan 17, 2019 - Please help this family. Mother of three was killed in a Hit and Run accident in the City of Los Angeles. She leaves behind a husband and three adult children. Please donate at https://www.gofundme.com/motherkilledbyHR
Dec 24, 2018 - Badge of Heart made Christmas cheers for families in Inglewood, San Pedro and Wilmington. Clothes, shoes, toys & baby essentials were given. The smiles on there faces was priceless. Also the Los Angeles Police Protective League provided Toys to make it a bigger Holiday cheer. Thank you!
Dec 17,2018 - Badge of Heart helped Wilshire Police Officers and a DART advocate sponsor a family in need. Due to financial struggles we were able to provide mom a two seat stroller, clothes and diapers for her two young children. Mom was emotional and was very thankful in our giving. We pray that things will improve for her and her family.
Nov 20, 2018 - Badge of Heart assisted LASD Deputy in sponsoring two families in South El Monte. Both mothers have Stage 4 terminal Cancer. A complete Thanksgiving dinner was given. Gift cards for clothes and food will also be provided for Christmas. If you would like to help this family, please make a donation on this site. Thank you.
Nov 5, 2018 - A local elementary School contacted BOH for assistance. A month ago Mr. Lopez passed away of a Heart Attack. The situation left the family without a provider. Mrs. Lopez now works at a restaurant where she makes less than her rent and not enough for bills. To ease some of her pain, Badge of Heart donated $1,000 in cash to help pay for utilities, gas, car insurance and clothing for her 4 daughters. Also $250.00 in gift cards for food and clothes was given.
Sept 30, 2018 - Badge of Heart hosted its 1st Annual BOH 911 Ride. The event started from HBHarley in Westminster and ended at the Gaslamp Restaurant in Long Beach. The event drew 300 riders. Riders came out from as far as Arizona, Las Vegas and San Diego. Money raised will go to the family of fallen Long Beach Fire Captain Dave Rosa. The event was sponsored by Wilshire Law Firm, Gunfighters MC & the Long Beach Fire Department.
Aug 17, 2018 - LAPD Officer Espinosa came across a wonderful family who was a victim of a assault. They were also living in a Homeless shelter in DTLA. This family was down on their luck and was respectful to Law Enforcement. BOH donated $400 to this family for back to School supplies and clothes. Officer Espinosa also donated $300 to buy Toys and other fun stuff. Great Job!
July 27, 2018 - BOH was approached by Officers who was investigating an Sexual Assault case. The suspect (Husband) was arrested. However, the situation left her family in financial desperation. BOH contributed an undisclosed amount of money to help this family move forward.
July 25, 2018 - BOH donated $400 worth of Khols, JC Penney & Target gift cards to a family from Venice, Ca. The cards will be used to provide clothes for this upcoming school season.
June 1, 2018 - Badge of Heart sponsored the entire 5th grade class of Shenandoah's Street Elementary School. Food, drinks & prizes were given out for their special day.
April 26, 2018 - Badge of Heart and Wilshire Law Firm donated $7,000 to help 60 Seniors from David Starr Jordan HS attend their Senior Prom at the Biltmore Hotel in DTLA.
Sept 21, 2017 - Two Los Angeles Police Officers assigned to Harbor Division contacted Badge of Heart to help a family in need. A mother of three were victims of a vicious crime in which two of her children were severely burned from an Arsonist. A Gofundme account has been set up, to help with food, clothes, living expenses and medical bills. To help, please go to www.gofundme.com/wilmingtonfire
April 26, 2017 - Responded to Investigate an ID Theft of an 80 yr old lady. Over a 3 yr period, $25k was unlawfully taken from her bank account leaving her with only $9 in her pocket and No Food. To brighter her day, we went out and bought her a weeks worth of Groceries from Vons. A Gift Card was also given to help her move forward. Without any local family members, we will continue to monitor her progress. To help, please donate on her behalf.
March 26, 2017 - Mission Accomplished!! Officer Perez and Detective Winstanley from LAPD Pacific Division reached out to us to help a family in need. Mother of two fled from her abusive boyfriend leaving them living in an RV with minimal living items. We helped by providing food, department store gift cards, stuffed animals and a dinner card for her 11 y/o Autistic daughter who turned 12 today. Emotions got the better of us. We are truly blessed to be able to help.
October 15, 2016 - A note from a Mom.
I just wanted to take some time out to thank and express so much gratitude to an amazing organization Badge of Heart and to LAPD Officer JessiBeth Gutz-Gonz for helping Ian get an ipad... If you don't know Ian is severely autistic and non verbal and uses his ipad on the daily to soothe himself and also to learn. He just learned the abc's and happy birthday. Well recently Ians ipad took a fall and broke and of course i was worried about fixing it and just the cost and that's when they stepped in to offer Ian a new one. I am so grateful and just humbled that they would help Ian out and just wanted to share how much kindness people who don't know Ian would go out of their way to help him. This will always hold just a huge place in my heart
June 30, 2016 - While on patrol, Badge of Heart is assisting a 18 y/o who was on the verge of losing his 41 y/o mother due to terminal Cancer. Due to financial struggles, they were evicted from their apartment and both he and his sister are now living with separate friends. His mother remained at the Hospital. If you would like to help this family visit: www.gofundme.com/aycarmona
October 12, 2016 Update: Maricela passed away and now resting in peace.
