SAN ANTONIO POLICE OFFICERS BENEFIT
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Mission Statement
The mission of Blue Cares is to provide year-round services and assistance to underprivileged, low-income, at risk children and their families. Blue Cares relies on the support and contributions from the citizens of San Antonio, local businesses and organizations, and the men and women of the San Antonio Police Officers' Association (SAPOA) who donate their time and skills to our cause.
About This Cause
Blue Cares is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and the community outreach program of the San Antonio Police Officers' Association (SAPOA). Blue Cares Is Primarily Made Up Of Three Programs: SAPOA Blue Santa Program brings joy to children during the holidays. Blue Santa gives toys, food, clothes, and in-kind donations to children from low-income families. The Blue Santa Program was created in 1976 to help bring holiday happiness to disadvantaged families and their children all throughout the San Antonio area. Blue Santa brings hope and joy to families that struggle to make ends meet during what is supposed to be the happiest time of the year. A simple gift can change a life. Blue Santa is our way of saying to the community, "we care and we are here for you and your family!" SAPOA Blue Cares Scholarship supports the college ambitions of deserving and qualifying students who wish to continue their education. It is named in memory of Officer Patricia Calderon, the first female officer to be killed in the line of duty. On December 27, 1988, Ofc. Calderon was chasing a theft suspect on foot through the brush near Salado Creek. Due to poor visibility, she fell in the creek and drowned. Calderon was only twenty-six years old and served five years with the department. By awarding college scholarships to deserving and qualifying students who want to further their education, the SAPOA Blue Cares Scholarship continues to honor all San Antonio Police Officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Project CJ (Caring for Juniors) helps meet the nutritional needs of children by providing weekly home food packages for Title-One elementary students. Blue Cares and the San Antonio Food Bank partnered together for Project CJ to ensure children have enough healthy snacks and food options during the weekends. Project CJ works with educators and community leaders at identified schools to identify children in need. In addition to these programs and services, Blue Cares also organizes and sponsors other projects throughout the year. Giving back to the disadvantaged is what Blue Cares is all about and in the line of duty, police officers constantly see families that in need and without basic necessities. Blue Cares is our way of showing our support, but we cannot do it alone. We need companies like yours to help continue to positively impact San Antonio's underserved communities.