Albany Police Benevolent Association (APBA)
Albany Police Benevolent Association (APBA)
The Albany Police Benevolent Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the community in the City of Albany, Linn County, Oregon, through giving. Our organization is comprised primarily of members of the Albany Police Department who generously give monthly dues. The Albany Police Benevolent Association is passionate about the youth of our community. We strongly believe that by supporting our youth, we are nurturing our future leaders.
Above: The APBA donated $7,000 to the Willamette Valley First Responder Chaplains in 2024.
Donate!
Funding for the APBA is generated through APD employee contributions and private donations. Would you like to help fund our mission? We accept donations through Venmo:
Scholarships
Each year, the APBA offers two $1,000 scholarships to Greater Albany Public School District (or qualified Albany home study) graduating seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Recipients will receive a one-time award sent directly to their chosen accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university program.
Learn more and apply for this scholarship.
Sponsorships
Throughout the year, the APBA proudly sponsors several youth sports teams within the community. The APBA also participates with community-focused agencies including the Boys and Girls Club, The ABC House (Child Advocacy Center), Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program, and Oregon Special Olympics to name a few. The motto of the Albany Police Department is “Excellence Through Service”. The Albany Police Benevolent Association accentuates that philosophy with our motto, “Serving Our Community”.
Albany Safety Foundation
Albany Safety Foundation
The Albany Safety Foundation (ASF) is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization. The main purpose of the foundation is to raise funds for the following Fire and Police programs in Albany.
One example of the work the foundation has done to date is training in CPR and proper heart defibrillator (AED) use to approximately 700 Greater Albany Public Schools 8th grade students each school year. Additionally, the foundation has helped equip 14 Albany Police Department patrol cars and qualifying City public places with AEDs.
You can make a donation by visiting the foundation website at
