Our Story
Established in 2005, the Capitola Foundation is an all-volunteer non-profit; a group of local citizens whose mail goal is to raise funds to give back to the community that we live in and love. We provide hands-on and financial support to local groups annually, as well as considering donation requests that we receive. We work with the Capitola Police Department and its community partners, as well as other non-profits in the area. Our objective is to enhance public safety and community services through the promotion of community oriented policing and problem solving programs, crime reduction initiatives, community outreach and educational efforts within the City of Capitola and surrounding communities.
Capitola Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit. EIN: 20-2863836
Our Purpose
To Promote Public Safety by providing resources and support for :
- The Police Department’s Reserve Police Officer Program.
- Problem Oriented Policing (POP) Program to include: bicycle patrol, specialized training and equipment needs, educational materials and expansion of the Neighborhood Watch Program.
- The Police Department’s canine program (K-9).
- The Police Department’s Volunteers In Police Service (VIPS) and the Explorer/Cadet programs.
- The Police Department’s Elder Care Task Force and Vacation Check Programs.
- The Police Department’s Commercial Security Program, Merchant Alert Program and Community Outreach facility and outreach programs.
- Juvenile and school outreach programs and initiatives, to include: after school programs,
mentoring, bicycle safety and Gang Resistance Education.