ABBOTSFORD POLICE FOUNDATION CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF SUPPORTING ABBYPD INITIATIVES

January 21, 2025

ABBOTSFORD, BC – The Abbotsford Police Foundation (APF) is excited to announce the appointment of Jessica Levesque as its new Executive Director, a significant milestone that coincides with the 20th anniversary of the APF.

With a fundraising goal of $350,000 in 2025, the APF continues its mission to foster meaningful connections that connect police with community and build positive relationships between the Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) and the community with funding that is outside the regular operating budget of the AbbyPD.

“On behalf of the Abbotsford Police Foundation Board of Directors, we are thrilled to welcome Jessica Levesque as our first-ever Executive Director,” said Sandy Blue, President of the Abbotsford Police Foundation. “Jessica’s journey with the APF began in 2022 as a volunteer, and she joined the Board in 2023, where she chaired the Marketing and Communications Committee. Her passion for community, extensive experience, and dedication to the Foundation made her the clear choice for this role as we celebrate our 20th anniversary and the impact the APF has had in supporting positive connections between AbbyPD and the community.”

In her new role, Ms. Levesque will oversee the Foundation’s strategic direction and fundraising efforts while working closely with the Board of Directors, volunteers, and community partners to expand opportunities for engagement. “As a registered not-for-profit charitable foundation, the APF supports programs outside the Abbotsford Police Department’s operating budget—allowing AbbyPD to engage with the community in ways that would otherwise not be possible,” said Jessica Levesque, Executive Director of the Abbotsford Police Foundation. “I’m excited to work alongside our diverse Board and dedicated volunteers to build on the 20-year legacy of the APF and help foster a safer, more connected Abbotsford for everyone.”

APF 2025 Grant Funding announced – January 13, 2025

On January 13, 2025, the Abbotsford Police Foundation hosted a special event bringing together key supporters, members of the APF board of directors, and several AbbyPD team members to announce the recipients of the 2025 APF grants.  

These include the following AbbyPD initiatives, many of which are funded under the ‘Youth Making Positive Choices’ umbrella. From Movie Night in the Park that is for our youngest citizens, through to the Mentoring Program and Youth Leadership Camp we are committed to supporting these AbbyPD initiatives:     

‘Youth Making Positive Choices’:	Other initiatives:
AbbyPD Youth Leadership Camp – Chief Watson’s flagship initiative	Stó:lō Spáth Canoe repairs
AbbyPD City Basketball Tournament	Support for Cheddar, the AbbyPD Victim Services Justice Facility Dog
AbbyPD Junior Police Academy	AbbyPD Car Meet
Empowering Youth	Volunteer Appreciation Event
AbbyPD Mentoring Program	Traffic Safety Equipment
AbbyPD Community Pop-Ups	Indigenous Artist engagement re AbbyPD Thunderbird
AbbyPD Movie Night in the Park
Wall of Lanterns
Purple Lights Night campaign

The event provided an opportunity for attendees to learn about the impactful initiatives supported by the Foundation APF funding and the difference it is making in our community.  

One of the highlights of the evening was meeting Cheddar, the AbbyPD Victim Services Justice Facility Dog, whose presence was a hit with attendees.

This gathering is a testament to the enduring commitment of the APF to foster community connections and celebrate the important work being done by both the Abbotsford Police Department and the Foundation.

About the Abbotsford Police Foundation

The Abbotsford Police Foundation has supported AbbyPD initiatives that enhance public safety and foster positive relationships in the community since its founding in 2005. The Foundation funds programs and initiatives not covered by the annual AbbyPD operating budget, hosting signature events to bring the community together and raise support for its mission.

The APF does not receive any government funding, relying solely on the generosity of individuals and businesses to sustain its work.

For more information about the Abbotsford Police Foundation, how you can support these initiatives, or to learn about upcoming events, please visit www.abbypf.ca or contact:

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Jessica Levesque, Executive Director Abbotsford Police Foundation

ed@abbypf.ca 

Phone: 778-757-3737

Media Inquiries: Sandy Blue, President

Abbotsford Police Foundation

sandy@abbypf.ca

Cell: 604-866-0415