FROM OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dear Friends,

Central Oregon Public Safety Chaplaincy (COPSC) is a non-profit organization formed to serve our communities' first responders. Our team of staff and volunteer chaplains responds 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to police, fire, and emergency service-related calls to support family, friends, and victims. All chaplains are trained to offer on-site crisis intervention to those involved or exposed to emergency incidents. COPSC serves all communities in Central Oregon and, at times, may stretch its service to other parts of Oregon and beyond. We currently have two staff chaplains, one administrative support member, and 18 volunteer chaplains always on-call to answer when requested. 

Our chaplains can be found on any given day visiting first responders in the field or in their stations when not responding to incidents with first responders to ensure they are supported and cared for.

This past year, COPSC served 27 agencies with nearly 200 responses for service. In addition to responding to requests for service, volunteer chaplains provided over 25,000 hours of service and drove over 4500 miles in their personal vehicles. Our two career chaplains provided hours and service beyond these 25,000 hours of volunteer service. If you would like us to share with you and/or your group more about what we do and how you can be involved, please contact Mikee Stutzman at mstutzman@centraloregonchaplains.com.

Our incredible support network provided financial support that has kept the chaplaincy functioning and serving. Without support from our amazing group of donors, COPSC would not exist to serve our region's first responders. We cannot thank all of you enough! 

Annually, we reach out to ask for continued financial support and prayer from our donors and supporters, and ask that you continue to support the work of the chaplaincy. 

We have set up many ways to give financially. Please see our donations page for electronic giving options. Payroll deduction from our amazing group of first responders is a simple way to give and is so appreciated. You can download the form here.

The members of your Central Oregon Public Safety Chaplaincy, including volunteer chaplains, staff, and board of directors, want to wish each of you a Merry Christmas and pray for a happy and prosperous 2026!

Thank you for your support!

Dave Pickhardt, Aaron Well, Brent Landels, Jacob Michaud, Kevin Dieker, Terry Jemes, & Terry Webb