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PHWC Philanthropy 2026-2029

Introducing PHWC’s New Philanthropy

ASSIST THE OFFICER FOUNDATION (ATO)

First responders standing in formation
Assist The Officer Foundation logo

About ATO

ASSIST THE OFFICER FOUNDATION
(ATO)

ATO, with a Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar, provides:

  • Financial assistance for serious injury, illness, or death.
  • Confidential counseling for first responders and families.
  • Support designed by first responders for first responders.

Since its founding in 1999, ATO has expanded services from exclusively Dallas Police Officers to police and firefighters across DFW Metroplex.

Learn more at https://atodallas.org

PHWC volunteers supporting Assist The Officer Foundation

PHWC helping the ATO and PHWC with Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux.

Ways PHWC Can Help

Join Our ATO Volunteer SIG — Make a Difference!

The Assist the Officer (ATO) Foundation needs helping hands throughout the year, and there is a place for every member who wants to support our first responders in a personal and meaningful way.

Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Serving at memorial events
  • Assisting with fundraising activities
  • Assembling hospital comfort bags for injured first responders
  • Preparing and delivering snacks to fire and police stations

Sign up for the ATO Volunteer SIG when you register, or update your member profile and select the ATO SIG.

Prepare Snacks for Fire Stations & Police Stations

Our police officers and firefighters in South Dallas could use a little extra appreciation.

We’re organizing volunteers to provide treats—such as cookies, trail mix, cupcakes, muffins, or other snacks—that first responders can enjoy during long shifts or while completing reports.

We plan to deliver treats to a different fire or police station every week or two as a small way of saying thank you for their service.

If you would like to bake, donate snacks, help with deliveries, or participate in any way, please contact Marie McCoy. We’d love to have you join us as we spread a little kindness to those who give so much to our community.

Bags for Badges fundraiser items and raffle prizes

Bags for Badges Fundraiser

ATO’s Fundraiser Bags for Badges is at Gilley’s on August 8th!

Help us Collect & Prepare Raffle Prizes

  • Collect new items for raffle gift baskets.
  • Find or donate new designer handbags for bingo prizes.
  • Solicit friends that own businesses to donate gift cards/products.
  • Use your creative skills to put together themed baskets.

Contact & More Information

For more information on how you can help, contact PHWC Philanthropy Chairs Marie McCoy or Mendy Halsted.

Email Marie McCoy Email Mendy Halsted

Support Our Mission

ATO Provides Confidential Counseling that makes a difference!

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