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Galveston Community Police Foundation relies on a number of charitable events throughout the year to meet our fundraising goals and further our mission. Please contact us if you are interested in hosting an event, contributing to an auction or raffle or would be interested in providing in-kind services (catering, entertainment, etc.) to assist with these efforts.
Bourbon with Balli – April 8, 2026
It was another great fundraiser for our amazing GPD officers. We raised $103,000 for some much-needed equipment for our officers from some very generous donors.
We want to thank Magen Moore Ortiz for hosting this great event at her house and Concetta Maceo-Sims for delightful bites paired with the Whiskies.
In addition, the following individuals donated to the equipment at the event:
Four Horse Trailer with Tack Room for the Mounted Police
Debi and Galen Havner
Drone Unit
Jennifer and Purvez Captain
Seven Ballistic Vest Plates
Marie and Chris Robb
Kim & Robert Kirschner
The Templeton/Caravella Family
Annette & Bobby Williams
Jody and Kim Stein
Joe and Rebecca Jaworski
John Herbert & Laura Milazzo
Two Mounted Police Saddles
Mary and Abel Longoria
Mary Moody Northen Endowment
Ballistic Shields for the SWAT Team and Patrol
Terry and Jeff Techmanski 1.5
Jen and Purvez Captain 0.5
For those, who did not attend, we welcome you joining as Founding Members ranging from $5,000 to $75,000 which gets you an invitation to these fun social events or join us with Individual Membership starting at $100 to $3,000 or Corporate Memberships from $2,500 to $25,000. Donations can be made directly on the website at galvestoncpf.org.
Images provided by Eye Candy Media.
Galveston Community Police Foundation Benefit – January 17, 2026
Thank you to those who attended the first Galveston Community Police Foundation (GCPF) event on Saturday, January 17, 2026, kindly hosted by Gail and Armin Cantini. The event was a great opportunity to hear about the needs of the Galveston Police Department (GPD) and meet some of our officers, including the two four legged ones.
A big thank you to the donors who stepped up and funded some critical needs:
K9 Officer: Gail and Armin Cantini
SWAT Vest: Galen and Debbie Havner
Nobert and Beth Roobaert
Judy Bretenbach and Jerry Feld
Jen and Purvez Captain
Giclee Print: Keith and Marilyn McFatridge
We also want to thank the following organizations/people:
- Mary Moody Foundation for the grants to purchase Bolo Wrap Devices for GPD and for considering a seed grant for the three-horse trailer.
- Vickie McMillan-Hayes who donated a beautiful giclee print. Here is her website: https://www.vickiemcmillan-hayes.com
- MOD Coffee and Chris Homer for providing the coffee
- David Walden for volunteering his time with great guitar tunes
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