S8 E5 | POREF: Supporting Law Enforcement Families Through All Stages

In this episode, we shine a light on POREF – the Peace Officers Relief and Education Foundation – which has been serving our law enforcement family for decades. President Brian Marvel and Vice President Ben Therriault sit down with Oakland POA Board Member Ryan Goodfellow and PORAC Executive Committee Member Mike Pruger to discuss recent POREF events and how the organization has impacted their own PORAC chapters. This foundation isn't just another nonprofit; it's our way of taking care of our own through memorial services, financial relief when officers and families hit hard times, and scholarships that invest in our children's futures.

If any members are interested in volunteering with POREF or learning more about how to get involved with the foundation's work, please contact your PORAC regional representatives on the Scholarship Committee or the PORAC office directly.

This National Police Week, let's remember that honoring the badge means standing by every family that sacrifices for it.

Transcript - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zCIiT3tnzv_HE8XNbGsYGXbHkcn0DwbB3_eN3WqVdSQ/edit?usp=sharing

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Brian Marvel

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianmarvel/

Ben Therriault

Twitter: https://x.com/BenTherriault

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/btherriault/

Resources

● POREF Open: https://porac.org/events/poref-open/

● POREF Website: www.porac.org/programs-services/poref/

● Scholarship Application: www.porac.org/programs-services/poref/scholarship-application/

● National Police Week Information: www.policeweek.org

● California Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony: www.camemorial.org

●POREF Donation Page: www.porac.org/programs-services/poref/donate/

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