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Crime Prevention Awards

Previous Awardees

So You Want Your Name In Lights

Undersheriff Mark Canty visited “So You Want Your Name In Lights,” a youth mentoring program and recipient of our Community Crime Prevention Awards. As a reward for the kids in camp, he brought the OCSO Gaming trailer with the latest video games.

Since 2020, these awards have supported community safety programs like this one. This year, John Mina, Orange County Sheriff presented over $220,000 to 34 organizations focused on neighborhood safety, crime prevention, and drug abuse education. The funds come from the Law Enforcement Trust Fund, filled with assets seized from criminals.

TOUGHBIKER

Tough Biker Orlando ​is an urban, crit-style mountain/cyclocross bike challenge through downtown city streets, public parks and parking garages. Tough Biker is committed to helping at-risk youth through the sport of mountain biking. Proceeds benefit charities who assist at-risk youth in Central Florida. We focus our mentoring on cycling and getting more kids on bikes!

Make An Impact

We’re proud to feature the Make An Impact Foundation, one of the recipients of the 2024 OCSO Community Crime Prevention Awards. This non-profit teaches barbering and braiding to local youth, helping them contribute positively to our community.

AUTISM SOCIETY OF GREATER ORLANDO

For its autism-related law enforcement training.
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BOYS2MEN MENTORING PROGRAM

Fresh Breath International for its Boys2Men Mentoring program, providing positive male role models who listen, encourage and empower boys ages 10-18
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BUTTERFLY TRANSFORMATION OUTREACH INC

We envision a world in which girls 8-18 and women of all ages value their complete selves, discover their inner strength, and reach their highest potential.
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BROOKE JENKINS DREAM 360 CENTER

For a series of programs and experiences that teach young people about the risks involved with criminal behavior.
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THE FAINE HOUSE

For its residential program for young adults who have aged out of foster care
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GAY OFFICERS ACTION LEAGUE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

To support equipment and presentation material for its Hate Crimes Symposium for law enforcement and criminal justice professionals.
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I SEE MY DESTINY

For program supplies and curriculum to help young people build confidence, establish healthy relationships, set goals, and take action in the community
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INFORMED FAMILIES

Lock Your Meds is a universal prevention campaign intended to save lives by preventing prescription drug misuse, which is the fastest growing substance misuse problem in America.
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THE KERI ANNE DEMOTT FOUNDATION

For its “No More Empty Seats” program, which focuses on awareness and prevention of drunk, impaired and distracted driving
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LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD, INC.

For its mobile mentoring program, Brothers Get Up, designed to respond to incidents of violent crime involving juveniles to meet the youth “where they are”
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NUEVO SENDERO INC.

To fund program supplies for its Art for Healing program for low income Hispanic youth.
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PAVING THE WAY FOUNDATION INC

For its sex trafficking and exploitation educational training and awareness programs
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