2025 Proud to be Blue Gala

We are just over 2 months out from our 3rd Annual Proud to be Blue Gala! Tickets are over half sold and there are only a few rooms left!

This will be an 18 and older, semi-private event, open only to current and retired TPD members and their guests, as well as Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Title level sponsors.

To purchase tickets and reserve your room, please scan the QR codes or click the buttons below to be directed to the event website and room reservations.

Tom Vetrano

Hearts of Gold has many volunteers that give their time and talent to help us fulfill our mission. One of those amazing people is Tom Vetrano. Many of you trust Tom with your financial management as he has been in the financial services industry since 1987! For the past 20 years, Tom has been partnering with Arizona Public Safety personnel to reach their financial goals, diligently working to understand the unique aspects of their benefits and retirement system. In addition to his professional commitment to the Tucson public safety community at Vetrano Financial Services, Tom has a heart for giving back. In July of 2019, Tom began his term as the Inaugural Chair of the Hearts of Gold Foundation. He served two terms in this role and is currently still serving as the Immediate Past Chair. In addition to this, he simultaneously serves on the Board of Directors for the 911 Tower Challenge. Toms' commitment to the public safety community in Tucson both in his professional and personal life is admirable. His generous support of so many organizations that support public safety is appreciated by so many. When Tom isn't volunteering or working to help people achieve their financial dreams, he enjoys spending time with his family and traveling. So, the next time you see Tom, make sure to thank him for all he does for Hearts of Gold and the Tucson public safety community! We appreciate you, Tom!

Here's what Tom has to say about why he volunteers for Hearts of Gold:

"I have always had a deep respect and admiration for our first responder community. I consider it an honor to give my time and resources both personally and professionally to support our local law enforcement heroes and their families through Hearts of Gold."

The Hearts of Gold Board of Directors wants to personally say "Thank You" to all of our participants who contribute every paycheck toward our mission. Using Board Member donations, we will be holding five drawings quarterly for a chance to win a $100 gift card. Three drawings will be for existing participants, and two will be for anyone who signed up in that quarter. For more details on this program, please click the link below!

Existing Participants

Karen Bohne

Wayne Jacobs

Stephanie Montoya

2nd Quarter New Enrollees

Geno Cole

Christina Gerlach

Every year Hearts of Gold is honored to support the Annual Unity Ride. We are so proud of this amazing group of TPD members who participated in the event consisting of a three-day ride from Virginia to Washington D.C. The event raises funds to support the families of fallen officers and the National Law Enforcement Memorial. Well done team!

Hearts of Gold is always looking for more ways to give back to TPD personnel. This year, we partnered with the Erik Hite Foundation to provide $1,500 for the children of three TPD families to attend their summer camp. We hope these families enjoyed a fun and interactive camp experience!

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to support Hearts of Gold at Zinburger! We hope you enjoyed a night off of cooking and some good company!

The Hearts of Gold Board of Directors remains committed to providing financial assistance to Department members who have suffered a catastrophic event causing financial hardship.

We are so excited to have passed the HALF MILLION DOLLAR MILESTONE! To date, the Hearts of Gold Assistance Program has provided over $550,000 to Department members in need.

Thank you to all of our generous participants and donors for making this happen!

The TPD Pantry is available to all Department members who may be struggling to make ends meet on a short-term basis. To learn more about the Pantry and how to request assistance please click the link below or contact the below BSU personnel.

How do I request Pantry assistance?

Sergeant Alfonso Carranza

520-561-9113

Sergeant Gus Babauta

520-307-1340

Sergeant Kyle Robinson

520-589-8658

Officer Robert Soeder

520-589-8716

We are excited to share our latest design! These new t-shirts are the softest material and available in short and long sleeve. We have also added two styles of sweatshirts and water bottle stickers to our collection. All new items come in ladies and unisex styles and the t-shirts come in short and long sleeve. These along with our other designs are available on our website.

These 9 oz, 100% soy wax candles from Di Luna Candles burn longer and cleaner than traditional wax candles.

These three unique scents are available only through Hearts of Gold. Sold individually or as a 3-jar set. These along with all of our other merchandise are unique and awesome gifts!

~Deduction appears as "PS Foundation" on paystub

~100% tax deductible as Hearts of Gold is a 501(c)(3)

~To sign up for Hearts of Gold click the Enrollment Form link, fill out the form, scan and email the completed form to

info@tucsonheartsofgold.org

~Minimum $5/paycheck payroll contributions.

~Provides financial assistance to sworn and professional staff Department members and their immediate families who have suffered a catastrophic event that has caused financial hardship.

~Retirees are now eligible to participate and receive assistance.

~If you are retiring and are a current Hearts of Gold Participant, please click the link below, fill out the form, scan and email the completed form to

info@tucsonheartsofgold.org

The Hearts of Gold Board of Directors is currently accepting nominations for director positions. We are looking for diverse community leaders who have a passion for supporting and assisting the members of our law enforcement community. Although not required, we could benefit from having Board members with expertise in the medical field.

Given the sensitive nature of our programs, our operating procedures outline the following guidelines for Board membership:



• ~May not be current Tucson Police Department members or their immediate family.
• ~Retirees must have been separated for a minimum of three years.

Please email info@tucsonheartsofgold.org for more information

If you haven't checked out our website, head over to Tucson Hearts of Gold and learn about all of the ways we support the Department and Southern Arizona Law Enforcement.

Click on the links below to learn more about our programs, and to hear testimonials from participants who have received assistance as well as an endorsement from our very own Chief Kasmar.