In 2025 the Ontario Provincial Police Youth Foundation (OPPYF) has continued to grow in community engagement. with an increased awareness within the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the communities it serves.

I am in my fourth year as the Executive Director position and it is a great honour and a privilege for me to be in this leadership role. Our Foundation is a team of dedicated volunteers with a common goal, to assist disadvantaged youth and children.  The foundation is made up of like-minded individuals with huge hearts and unwavering support.

Joe, Dave, Judi, Lynda, Sherri, Donna, Bradley, Frank, Grant, Brenda, Sue, Jeff – Thank you for everything you each contribute to this Foundation.

As we celebrate our 20^th year, we have so many accomplishments to be proud of.

Thank you to my fellow directors, the OPP Community Engagement Members of Crime Prevention & Community Support Bureau, OPP Provincial Liaison Team of Indigenous Policing Bureau, OPP Corporate Communications Team, the OPPA, OPPVA, COA, CAMS and the community volunteers, for making our 2025/26 AGM year a success as we continue do what we were set out to accomplish.

Together, the OPP Youth Foundation will work to make a difference, one youth at a time.  I will turn your attention to the video presentation which requires no introduction.

Sandy Poredos
Executive Director
OPP Youth Foundation