December, 2009

The past 60 days has devastated law enforcement, public safety employees, their families and the entire civilian population.  These latest incidents have been ranked among the deadliest days in U.S. Law Enforcement history and I can tell you as a former police officer, this is unacceptable.  The losses are something we have never experienced before.  What we have to prepare for next is the damage these incidents could potentially cause public safety employees and their families in the future.

Safe Call Now has assisted over 600 families and placed 40 public safety employees into treatment.  The collateral effect is that we are reaching thousands as families are impacted by one who needs help.   Public Safety employees are expected to serve and protect their community, but when their safety and well-being are in jeopardy, who can they turn to?    Who protects them?  Safe Call Now’s vision reads “to save the lives of those who protect us”.  As the founder of this program, I am dedicated to ensure this message is adhered to wholeheartedly.  With each phone call comes the promise of a new day, a new hope for those who are suffering on the other end of the line.  We are there to provide referral services, but more importantly, we are there to listen.  

Many of these employees and/or family members have come back to us and stated that Safe Call Now “saved their lives and families”.  Over these past two months, we have seen those employees go back to work every day and serve the public; however, these last three shootings have taken their toll, more specifically with the families.

Safe Call Now has been designated a “Public Charity” as its tax exempt status by the Federal Government as they see great value in the program.  Safe Call Now runs strictly off of donations, but in order for us to continue to provide these critical services, we need your help.  As we move into 2010, we estimate Safe Call Now will far exceed its number of assisted employees and their family members for 2009, but remember, we need your help!

All donations are tax deductible.  Our tax ID # is 26-3430343 and our 501(c)(3) letter of approval is available at the bottom of Safe Call Now’s homepage.  To keep this instrumental program in place, please donate online at:  www.safecallnow.org  under the link “Make a Secure Donation” located in the upper right-hand corner of the homepage or you can make checks payable to: 

Safe Call Now – 2949 4th Ave South – Seattle, WA  98134

Thank you all for your support over this past year and I wish you and your families a Happy, Healthy and safe New Year!

Sincerely,

Sean Riley
President

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