After the rush of Thanksgiving, the leftovers, and the start of holiday shopping, there’s a day that brings us back to what truly matters: community. This year Giving Tuesday is December 2, 2025, and stands as a global reminder that generosity, in any form, can make a real difference close to home.
Here in Atascadero, that message feels especially meaningful. We’re a town where people wave at each other from across the Sunken Gardens, where Paul and Lakhena know your order at Malibu Brew, and where neighbors show up when it matters most. That same spirit is at the heart of the Atascadero Police Foundation, and it’s why Giving Tuesday is such an important moment for us each year.
Why Your Support Matters
The Foundation exists because this community cares about supporting the officers and programs who keep Atascadero safe, and caring for the people who serve our city isn’t something that happens accidentally. It takes intention, teamwork, and generosity.
Your Giving Tuesday support helps us fill gaps that city budgets simply can’t cover, including:
Training and equipment like updated technology, protective gear, and emergency response items that make a difference during critical moments.
Advocacy and Recognition of excellence that provides the space to educate and recognize our community and first responders.
Youth outreach, community events, and positive engagement that strengthen relationships between officers and families across Atascadero.
These are the kinds of things that truly shape public safety and they’re made possible by people like you.
This Giving Tuesday, Every Gift Has Meaning
You don’t have to give a lot to make a difference. Even small contributions help us move important projects forward in 2026.
- $25– Your gift of $25 could help us provide essential supplies and resources for community outreach programs like youth sports equipment in Atascadero.
- $50 – With a $50 donation, officers can purchase a birthday gift for a special child as part of our ECHO Birthday Program.
- $100– A $100 contribution supports vital training and unique opportunities for our officers such as their participation in Honor Flight.
- $250– A $250 gift makes a significant impact in our ability to provide scholarships through the Luca Benedetti Memorial Scholarship Program.
And for many people, Giving Tuesday is also a chance to give in someone’s honor such as a family member, a friend, or someone who loved this community.
Other Ways to Lift Up Atascadero
Giving Tuesday isn’t only about money. If donating isn’t possible this year, there are still so many ways to support the Foundation’s mission:
💙 Volunteer your time
Help at community events, offer your skills, or join a Foundation committee.
💙 Share our mission
Spread the word online or tell someone why the APF’s work matters.
💙 Be part of the community spirit
Small acts of kindness; checking on a neighbor, thanking an officer, supporting a local nonprofit, all strengthen the fabric of Atascadero.
Thank You for Being Part of our A-Town Community
Giving Tuesday is a reminder that when we each do a little, together we do a lot. Atascadero has always been a place where people look out for one another, and your support helps us continue that legacy.
From all of us at the Atascadero Police Foundation, thank you for supporting a safer, stronger, and more connected community.
This Giving Tuesday, let’s lift Atascadero up together!
