About Foundation

A choice is a powerful thing. To realize that you have a say the direction your life takes and that there are others out there who will help you when you make the right choices. The Manteca Police Chief’s Foundation’s purpose is to expose the youth of our community to positive choices and goals to aspire to and to help them achieve them.

Envision a life devoid of the ability to shape your own destiny. This stark reality plagues numerous youngsters raised amidst poverty, gangs, and the grip of substance abuse. Their dreams remain distant, overshadowed by the belief that choices are elusive. However, let us not underestimate the potency of choice. The Manteca Police Chief's Foundation passionately endeavors to restore the empowering force of positive choices to these children. Through mentorship, intervention, education, vocational training, artistic expression, and athletic pursuits, we embark on a mission to salvage our community, one precious child at a time. Rather than mere words, we demonstrate the vast possibilities within them, supporting and guiding them toward realizing their fullest potential.

The Chief’s Foundation is staffed by Police Officers, Police Department staff members, and concerned and dedicated members of our community. All of our staff members volunteer their time and efforts which allows the Foundation to dedicate 100% of all funds raised directly to programs that benefit at risk youth.