Community-powered support for public safety in Polson, Montana.
DonateImpact
The Polson Police Foundation is focused on programs that strengthen community safety, support local officers, and build trust throughout Lake County.
Community progress • 2026
Local partnerships and community support are putting safety resources into families’ hands and creating a place for first responders to connect.
Community fundraising
$21,000 raised for the Foundation
Foundation-reported total as of September 8, 2026.
Youth cyber safety • May 2026
87 books distributed
The Foundation joined the Polson Police Department for a sixth-grade cyber-safety visit and distributed 87 copies of Who’s Watching Me?: A Family Guide to Digital Privacy and Online Safety to students and families.
Read the Foundation’s May 24 updateFirst-responder wellness • September 2026
Lake City Baptist Church is providing space for the Foundation’s first-responder wellness effort. The temporary location provides room for decompression and training while fundraising for a permanent facility continues.
Read the KPAX reportSupport first-responder wellnessDonations support Foundation programs and the costs of delivering them, including payment-processing fees and operating expenses. Purchases are board-approved and vendor quoted.
Choose a program to supportBuilding partnerships with schools, local organizations, and families to support positive relationships between officers and youth.
Helping officers access wellness resources, resilience support, and training that strengthens service to the community.
Supporting public safety education, emergency preparedness, and community events that help residents feel connected and prepared.
Assisting with equipment and community safety needs that directly benefit Polson and Lake County residents.
We will continue sharing updates on funded needs, community partnerships, and outcomes as our programs grow.
Support PPF
Help fund youth safety, officer wellness, training, equipment, and community protection in Lake County.
