The H.U.G. (Helping Us Give) Fund
Reaching out to our community – every day.
The H.U.G. (Helping Us Give) Fund was conceived by LMPF board member Steve Bass. Its crucial and ongoing purpose is to assist officers in supporting community members’ needs on a daily basis. Each division receives funds to support community members, especially families with children, who are experiencing crises such as domestic violence, hardship and homelessness.

Real Lives. Real Stories.
When police can make a positive difference in the lives of the community members they serve and protect, it’s better for all of us. Here’s how community members and officers see the H.U.G. Fund working every day.
“It was great to see the joy on the children’s faces help this family in need – so thanks for this program and of course for everything else the Police Foundation does for the LMPD.”
LMPD Police Officer
“The thinking behind the H.U.G. Fund was to connect our officers with the neighborhoods they work in. It’s helped our officers get truly involved with their district. It’s also helped our community become engaged with the police in a positive manner – by showing them that our officers are good, caring people.”
Steve Bass, LMPF Board Member, H.U.G. Fund Founder



The Impact It’s Making
The H.U.G. Fund is currently providing essentials like clothing, food and personal items to those in need. In addition, it not only strengthens community-officer relationships but also eases the financial burden on officers who would otherwise pay for these items out of their own pockets.

How You Can Help
The donations of several individuals who deeply cared about our communities first made the creation of the H.U.G. Fund possible. Today, your donations allow our officers to show the communities they serve that someone cares. Your support not only serves those in crisis but also builds hope and trust. As the need for this program grows, we’d like to expand its outreach to help even more of the families who desperately need it. Through your generous support, we believe the possibilities are endless.