The Windermere Police Department Foundation, Inc. was established in the wake of the tragic loss of Windermere Police Officer Robert “Robbie” German on March 22, 2014.  This Charity has promoted, encouraged, and benefited the citizens served by the Windermere Police Department, the employees and families of the Windermere Police Department, and the Central Florida Community.  The Foundation also seeks innovative ways to improve the quality of life of the citizens served by the Windermere Police Department and the Central Florida community, through advancements in safety and crime reduction, all with the continued goal of enhancing services within the area.

Some of the Foundation’s activities have included hosting community forums to provide safety and crime reduction strategies for the benefit of the general public and the law enforcement community, purchase tools and equipment needed to assist the Windermere Police Department fulfill its mission, hold various charitable events, and to donate funds to help support local charities.

This Charity continues to provide services to support families of fallen law enforcement officers of the Windermere Police Department and any other law enforcement departments in the Central Florida region as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors.

Our organization can only achieve its goals with the assistance of generous donations from members of our community. Without these donations, serving those in our area would not be possible.

For more information about the Windermere Police Department Foundation, Inc. or to make a donation, please visit our website.

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.Since the inception of the Foundation, one of the main goals was to establish a scholarship fund in the name and honor the legacy of Officer Robert “Robbie” German.  Today I am pleased to announced that we have reached our investment goal of $100,000.  This will enable the Foundation to provide scholarships to those willing to protect and serve their communities as Robbie did. This program will begin next year and will run in perpetuity.

As with anything, this milestone could not have been achieved without the generosity and contributions of various businesses and volunteers in our community.

• Dan Newlin

• Graham Chiropractic

• Windermere Wine & Dine

• Windermere Craft Beer Fest

• Brinckerhoff Financial Group of Raymond James

• Wounded Officer Initiative

• Gray Robinson

• Heinz Group

• German Family

• Our Windermere Staff and Family (Residents)

On behalf of the Foundation, we thank you all.

-Mayor Jim O’Brien: Officer, Chief Dave Ogden: Officer, Robert Smith: President

.The Windermere Police Department Foundation is excited to once again participate in Movember.

“Movember fundraisers are a global community of fired up Mo Bros and Mo Sisters – aka rock stars making a difference in mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer.

Your donation could help save a father, a brother, a son, a friend, a partner, a man’s life.”

Please join us in raising money for this worthy cause. Our goal for 2022 is $2,500. Donate here.

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Our organization can only achieve its goals with the assistance of generous donations from members of our community. Without these donations, serving those in our area would not be possible

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