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Mission 500

4493 Woodfield Blvd
Boca Raton, FL 33434
845-358-1801

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While the visual identity has evolved, the organization has retained its distinctive blue and red color palette as a nod to its rich history in the security industry.
March 21, 2025
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In addition to its leadership changes, the Mission 500 Board of Directors is poised to welcome two new members in 2025.
Jan. 8, 2025
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This collaboration showcases the unified efforts of these three influential nonprofits to champion both women in security and broader community-focused causes.
Oct. 8, 2024
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Nikki Nemarich’s commitment to making a positive impact in both the security industry and the community at large makes her an exemplary addition Mission 500’s board.
April 4, 2024
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Award winners will be announced and honored in March at ISC West.
Feb. 9, 2023
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Organizations raise over $97K for children in need
April 6, 2022
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Mission 500 is now accepting nominees for their 2022 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award and 2022 Humanitarian Award.
Nominations must be submitted by Feb. 18
Feb. 4, 2022
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Event to be held the morning of March 24
Jan. 25, 2022
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From left to right: Janet Fenner, Tracy Larson, Jason Lutz, and Sarah Flanagan
Janet Fenner and Tracy Larson named as co-chairs, Jason Lutz and Sarah Flanagan to take over as treasurer and secretary respectively
Jan. 21, 2022
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Event participants and sponsors raise $33K for children in need
Nov. 11, 2021

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Mission 500 announces new leadership appointments with Tristin Vaccaro named Executive Director and Phil Leverette joining the Board of Directors.
Mission 500 has announced the promotion of Tristin Vaccaro to Executive Director and the appointment of Phil Leverette to its Board of Directors, strengthening its leadership ...
April 24, 2026
Tristin Vaccaro, newly appointed executive director of Mission 500, and Phil Leverette, who has joined the organization’s board of directors.
Mission 500 promotes Tristin Vaccaro to executive director and adds Phil Leverette to its board as it looks to build on recent growth and industry engagement.
April 21, 2026
Mission 500 honorees and industry leaders gather during the 2026 Awards Ceremony to celebrate service, philanthropy, and community impact.
Mission 500 recognized standout individuals and organizations for their commitment to service and philanthropy during its 2026 awards ceremony.
April 8, 2026
Members of the security industry gather on stage at The Bridge during ISC West 2026 to celebrate award winners and participants recognized by Mission 500.
The annual ISC West event recognized humanitarian and corporate social responsibility efforts while highlighting top performers from the Mission 500 5K/2K fundraiser.
March 30, 2026
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Charity also recognizes Humanitarian Award and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award recipients at the show
April 20, 2017

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Photo: Janet Fenner
The 2022 Mission 500 5K/2K raised over $90,000 through sponsorships, registration, and fundraising.
I hope to see all of you at next year's Mission 500 2K/5K for charity
April 1, 2022
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SIA and ISC West are offering a robust educational offering that should appeal to a wide array of integrators, consultants and more
March 10, 2022
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Integrators once again step up to positively impact their communities
Dec. 12, 2019
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You never know what you'll see at the ISC West opening ceremony.
Check out some of the high-profile events coming to the April 14-17 show
March 13, 2015
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The 2014 WSC Women of the Year included Nancy Royalty (Sonitrol), Silvia Fraser (City of Toronto), Kelly Bond (Alarm Capital Alliance) and Lindsey Martin-Nez (BadgePass).
ISC West happenings also included COPS Monitoring Bonanza and Mission 500 success stories
April 7, 2014
Joe Parisi of Rapid Response Monitoring was named Chapter President of the Year by the ESA.
Parisi of Rapid Response named Chapter President of the Year
Jan. 20, 2014

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Mission 500's annual 'Back to School Backpack' event organized by Mission 500 for students at Crosspointe Elementary School in Boynton Beach, Fla., provided essential school supplies to children in need.
Organization hosts 'Back to School Backpack' event at Boynton Beach elementary school
Sept. 20, 2021
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All welcome to join in the fun and games to help children in need
Sept. 13, 2021
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Mission 500 recently hosted its newest fundraising endeavor, “The Great Las Vegas Scavenger Hunt,” during ISC West 2021.
Event raises awareness to helping children and families in need across America
Aug. 17, 2021
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ADI Global Distribution and Ken Gould recognized for their achievements
May 19, 2021
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Mission 500 is now accepting nominees for their 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award and 2021 Humanitarian Award.
Nominations must be submitted by March 31
Feb. 4, 2021
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Laurie Gift Harris named organization's new Executive Director
Jan. 26, 2021
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New site supports objective and goals of organization
Oct. 20, 2020
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Mission 500's recent charity even brought security professionals out for a day of golf that benefited families in need as well as helped The New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation Children’s Camp support those children badly injured in fires.
Golf outing benefited families in need and The New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation Children’s Camp
Oct. 8, 2020
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Students at Crosspointe Elementary School in Boynton Beach, Florida will once again have essential school supplies, provided by COPS Monitoring thanks to the generous efforts of the “Back to School Backpack Event.”
Security professionals overcome the challenges of COVID-19 to help bring school supplies to children in need
Sept. 9, 2020
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Virtual fundraising strategy implemented to assist families in need
June 2, 2020
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Donations directed at the COVID-19 relief effort
May 29, 2020
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Targets to provide one million meals to families in need during COVID-19 pandemic
April 7, 2020
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Mission 500 teamed with new angel sponsor, ADI Global Distribution, this past January for a Silent Auction charity event held at the College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta.
More than $45K raised for ‘Compassion Care Packs’
April 2, 2020
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Corporate Social Responsibility and Humanitarian Award honorees to be recognized at ISC West ceremony
Jan. 2, 2020
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Brinks Home Security to receive inaugural corporate responsibility innovator award
Nov. 15, 2019
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Jeff Eichenlaub (Mission 500 Advisor) and Fred Graffam (Brinks CFO)
Event raises $43K for children in need
Nov. 14, 2019
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Mission 500 recently raised $41,000 at its fifth annual Security Softball Game.
Event enables organization to meet its goal of filling care packs filled with school supplies for children in need
Sept. 25, 2019
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Students at Crosspointe Elementary School in Boynton Beach, Florida will once again have essential school supplies, provided by the Mission 500 annual “Back to School Backpack Event.”
Industry pros to help assemble 700 backpacks filled with school supplies as part of annual event
July 30, 2019
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Mission 500 has announced that its fifth annual security industry softball game fundraiser will take place on Sunday, September 15, 2019. This year’s event will be held from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Overpeck County Park. A HomeRun Derby will officially kick off the event, which will be held at 199 Challenger Road in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey.
Game set to take place Sept. 15 in Ridgefield Park, N.J.
July 2, 2019
Mission 500 has added five new board of director members.
New members have established security industry experience
June 18, 2019
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Funds raised will support child-focused programs across the country
April 29, 2019
Mission 500 10th Anniversary
Fundraiser to take place at ISC West 2019
Feb. 6, 2019
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2019 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award and Humanitarian Award will be presented at ISC West
Jan. 29, 2019
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President and CEO of Brinks Home Security, Jeff Gardner, shown assembling a School Refill Pack.
Charity run benefits local elementary students with 600 School Refill Packs
Oct. 31, 2018
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MONI Smart Security and LiveWatch are being rebranded as 'BRINKS Home Security' under a trademark licensing agreement the company recently entered into with The Brink's Company.
Boston Marathon winner to be special guest at charity event
Oct. 1, 2018
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Mission 500 has announced that its fourth annual security industry softball game fundraiser will take place on Sunday, August 26, 2018. This year’s event will be held from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Overpeck County Park, located at 199 Challenger Road in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey.
Event to take place Aug. 26 in Ridgefield Park, N.J.; SD&I a sponsor
July 11, 2018
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Mission 500 is seeking nominees for its 2015 Corporate Social Responsibility Award and Humanitarian Award.
Security companies urged to donate or volunteer
June 27, 2018
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Mission 500 raised $113,000 at its ninth annual Security 5K/2K Run/Walk and related sponsorships at this year’s ISC West
Proceeds from annual Security 5K/2K to benefit children in the U.S., Puerto Rico
May 2, 2018
Donated supplies to victims of Hurricane Harvey
Altronix, Curtis Kindred honored for charitable work
April 3, 2018
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Building on the success of the previous eight years, Mission 500 is once again urging ISC West attendees to register for this year’s Security 5K/2K run/walk. The event will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 12, with proceeds from the fundraiser to help children in need across the United States.
Industry event scheduled for April 12th at ISC West 2018
Feb. 16, 2018
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Mission 500 is now accepting nominees for their 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award and their 2018 Humanitarian Award.
Awards to be presented at the Security 5/2K awards ceremony during ISC West
Jan. 25, 2018
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The 4th Annual Mission 500 Miami Mixer.
Charitable organization supports children and families in crisis across the U.S.
Jan. 10, 2018
Charity run raises more than $36K and provides 600 local elementary students with book bags
Nov. 6, 2017
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Working closely with the security industry to serve the needs of children and communities in crisis, Mission 500 is pleased to announce its third annual Appalachian Security Industry Service Trip. This year’s trip is scheduled for October 18 – 22, 2017 where volunteers will work with local stakeholders in Philippi, West Virginia to help families in need.
Volunteers to help families in need in West Virginia
Aug. 29, 2017
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Building on the success of previous projects to provide school supplies to children in need, Mission 500 is holding a “Back to School Backpack Blast ” event at Crosspointe Elementary School in Boynton Beach, Florida. Various security industry companies will be working in unity to assemble backpacks and supplies. With the support of COPS Monitoring and ALAS (Latin American Security Association), Mission 500 will be donating 600 backpacks filled with essential supplies to the school.
Charity will be donating 600 backpacks filled with essential supplies to Crosspointe Elementary School
Aug. 16, 2017
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Mission 500 has announced Saturday, September 9, 2017 as the date for its third annual security industry softball game fundraiser. This year’s event will be held from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Overpeck County Park, located at 40 Fort Lee Road in Leonia, New Jersey.
Event to be held in Leonia, N.J. on September 9
July 25, 2017
2016 was a banner year for Mission 500, a non-profit charitable organization focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving children and communities in need across the U.S. Through a variety of events held over the year, Mission 500 raised over $800,000 in funds plus numerous in-kind donations and acts of community service to assist children and communities in crisis.
Security Industry helps raise more than $800K in 2016 for children and families in crisis across the U.S.
Jan. 10, 2017
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Mission 500, a non-profit initiative focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, raised over $95,000 at its seventh annual Security 5K/2K Run/Walk and related sponsorships at this year’s ISC West.
Funds raised at ISC West 2016 to benefit children in need
April 20, 2016
Mission 500 is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis. By using its intimate knowledge of the security industry, Mission 500 has helped focus industry efforts on sponsoring at least 500 Children in World Vision’s program—with 100 percent of funds raised going directly to World Vision’s humanitarian efforts.
Corporate Social Responsibility and Humanitarian Awards to be given out at ISC West
Jan. 28, 2016
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George Fletcher, Advisory Council Member/Volunteer for Mission 500, speaks at SIA Honors Night in New York City.
New York and Miami events raise funds for children in need
Dec. 18, 2015
Special performance by musical prodigy Biana Pinchuk to raise money for Latin American children in need
Nov. 11, 2015
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COPS Monitoring's Alejandra Hernandez with elementary school children at the kit build.
School supply kits donated to students at Fla. elementary school
Sept. 18, 2015
Industry softball game event to help raise money for needy children in U.S.
July 24, 2015
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Security professionals at Ecatapec handing out toys to children . From l-r: Jonathan Garcia, Sagrario Garcia, Antonio Chavez, Andrea Ferrando George Fletcher, Paco Chavez-Melo and Indira Ribeiro.
Approximately 700 children now sponsored in country
May 8, 2015
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Mission 500 recently completed its sixth annual Security 5K/2K at ISC West 2015.
Over $120K raised at ISC West 2015 to benefit children in need
April 28, 2015
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Mission 500 is seeking nominees for its 2015 Corporate Social Responsibility Award and Humanitarian Award.
Awards to be presented during ISC West in Las Vegas
Jan. 29, 2015
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The Mission 500 advisory board.
Initiative generates more involvement and funding for U.S. children in need
Jan. 15, 2015
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From l-r: Neil Parekh, World Vision Canada, Gary Mistak, SVP-Anixter Canada, Kathryn Robinson, Mission 500, George Fletcher, Mission 500, Clark Northcott, National Sales Manager, Pelco, Paul Grossinger - Group Publisher, SP&T News Canada.
Organization raises more funds for children in need
Oct. 30, 2014
Over $10,000 raised for children in need
July 24, 2014
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World Vision Mexico receives the $10,000 donation.
World Vision Mexico receives $10K donation at gala dinner
May 6, 2014
More than $110K raised to benefit children in need
April 16, 2014
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Protection 1 received the 2014 Mission 500 CSR award.
Protection 1, Charles 'Dom' D’Ascoli recognized
April 2, 2014
Huge turnout anticipated at charity run/walk event benefiting children in need
Feb. 3, 2014
Awards to be presented during ISC West
Jan. 20, 2014
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Photos from the Kisongo Trek hosted at Pelco by Schneider Electric at its Clovis, Calif. facility
Charity raises an additional $16,000 for children in need
Jan. 8, 2014
Charity to present 2013 Corporate Social Responsibility Award and Humanitarian Award at ISC West
Jan. 15, 2013
Security industry charity uses “Flash Mob” style to showcase song
May 24, 2012
More than $95K in proceeds to benefit children in need throughout the world
April 24, 2012
Monitronics' Mary Jensby and Vivint recognized by charity organization
March 1, 2012
Big announcement will highlight success of charity effort benefiting needy children
Feb. 15, 2012
Security industry professionals visit Niños de la Calle Project
June 4, 2008
Casino night raises money for non-profit
June 4, 2008
Security access control firm provides sponsorships for 30 children
Dec. 20, 2007
Mission 500 raffle winner Deanna Blair at the California Alarm Association winter conference
Non-profit partners with CAA to serve children and communities in crisis
Dec. 20, 2007