Bridging Divides & Building Unity
Who We Are
Dedication To Community (D2C) is a national nonprofit committed to educating and empowering communities to foster understanding, trust, and unity. Through transformative skills-building workshops, a story-telling based methodology, engaging forums and impactful community events, we build relationships that drive healing and reconciliation.
D2C collaborates across key sectors— including public safety, community leadership and the military—to deliver experience-informed education and strategies that prevent conflict, de-escalate trauma, and create safer environments. Through a relationship-building construct, we educate our audiences about how to build more meaningful relationships in life - both personally and professionally; that is human being to human being - more substantive, successful and sustainable relationships.
Collaborating with individuals and organizations in the areas of law enforcement and community relations, as well as leadership and relationship building, we equip stakeholders with proven tools to promote respectful interactions, resolve challenges, and nurture long-term trust.
Our mission is to reduce violence, heal divides, and empower communities to thrive in unity and mutual respect. Together, we create a foundation for lasting impact—safer streets, stronger relationships, and brighter futures.
What We Do
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Serving In the 21st Century
“Serving in the 21st Century” education sessions have, for over a decade, assisted officers and community members to connect with one shared goal as their North Star: protecting life. During these sessions, law enforcement and community members engage in open, honest, raw, and often emotional conversations about the issues that are impacting them, and most importantly, the solutions to those issues.
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Traffic Stop Safety
The goal of our “Traffic Stop Safety” program is to help ensure that young drivers – and law enforcement - get through traffic stops as safely as possible. By teaching the importance of approaching their traffic encounters with law enforcement with knowledge and heightened awareness, we can help to ensure that what is for many the first (and only) encounter with law enforcement doesn’t end in a traumatic event.
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Educating Student-Athletes for Uniting & ACTION
Our student-athlete focused program engages the next generation of leaders in proactive discussions and skills-building centered around areas of justice, relationship-building and goal attainment. It provides principles and tips for building and sustaining healthy relationships through modeling and demonstrating positive ways to engage the university and broader community.
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Aspire To Serve
The Aspire to Serve initiative is designed to inspire and prepare the next generation of leaders by introducing young people to the diverse career opportunities within the law enforcement industry. The program works to break down barriers, foster trust, and support underrepresented communities, all while assisting law enforcement agencies in addressing critical recruitment needs.
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ACTION & Awareness Forums
Our forums brings students and law enforcement together to have real, honest conversations about trust, understanding, and working together. We help kids from elementary to high school learn practical skills, like how to interact with law enforcement, build relationships, and embrace differences. It’s all about giving young people the tools they need to navigate their world and shape stronger, more unified communities.
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Breaking Barriers - Building Teams (B3T)
The B3T initiative is tailored to help members of the Joint Force navigate the complexities of teamwork and collaboration. By facilitating open conversations, B3T empowers participants with skills for smoother communication, stronger cooperation, and more informed decision-making. Through B3T, members gain the tools they need to lead with confidence and work together to achieve mission excellence.
A Decade of Impact
Law Enforcement & Government Agencies
42
41
Colleges, Universities & High Schools
8000+
145
Communities Impacted
Law Enforcement Officers Educated
Students Engaged
8000+
50,000+
Lives Impacted
Partnership Snapshot:
Miami Heat
Since tipping off in 2020, our partnership with the Miami Heat has grown to astronomical heights. Through committed and relentless cross-collaboration, we have taken our collective work from a pilot program for 75 officers to an award-winning initiative that spans beyond the Miami city limits. Highlights include:
2,000+ officers and law enforcement professionals engaged across Miami PD, Miami-Dade PD, Broward County Sherriff's Office and Ft. Lauderdale PD
15+ different law enforcement departments educated with a growing wait list
Multiple South Florida high schools have participated in our courageous conversations by working alongside officers to find the solutions to the issues that divide us
Nominated for ESPN Humanitarian of the Year Award
Featured on “Matter of Fact With Soledad O’Brien”
NBA Values of the Game Award was received by the HEAT’s Michael McCullough and Steve Stowe for the HEAT’s collaborative programming with D2C
The expansion of partnerships to include Florida Blue, UKG, Wilson, Pepsi and other local companies/nonprofit organizations
A Survival Guide: How NOT to get KILLED by the POLICE
"I wrote this book to help mend fragmented relationships between law enforcement and the public they are to serve and protect." ~ Author M. Quentin Williams