our Mission and Values

The Dream
That all children will enjoy a safe environment in which they can rise to their full potential, and can acquire indestructible self-esteem, confidence and pride of accomplishment.


The Goal
To motivate individuals, and to create a safer future through our programs devoted to personal safety, civic contribution, value development and cyber security.


The Plan
To focus and enhance our programs in personal safety, neighborhood safety, cyberspace safety and civility, emphasising overcoming social and educational adversity.


Letter From the Founder of the Guardian Angels, Curtis Sliwa - Click to Read More


the Guardian Angels Story

New York has seen a startling change during the past 28 years and The Guardian Angels were in the trenches, not as mere witnesses, but active modifiers of history. They heard a president tell the city to "drop dead," felt the impact of both the economic boom and bust, experienced first hand the rampant crime and more recently faced the palpable devastation of the September 11th terrorist attacks.

Through it all there has been one constant - Curtis Sliwa and The Guardian Angels' service to New Yorkers. After 28 years as promoters of safety and empowerment, The Guardian Angels continue to teach communities and schools to take control and responsibility of both their environment and their lives. Now their community is global as they reach citizens around the world.

The story of this organization's genesis and nascent roots are by now familiar. The McDonald's night manager in a crime-ridden area of the Bronx, who, sickened and saddened by his city's deterioration, took matters into his own hands. He formed a voluntary, weapon-free patrol of 13 to take the subways, the streets and the neighborhood back from crime. The accolades that followed and success of their programs only heightened the symbolism of the red beret, now a worldwide icon for safety. Less familiar is the story of its progressive adaptation to societal needs. Curtis and his Angels inspired young people to create over twenty chapters around the world and won the support of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani; iconic businessmen like Carl Icahn, Paul Carlucci, Leon Temiz and Fred Drasner; sport heroes Dave Winfield and Boomer Esaison; entertainers Regis Philbin, Phil Collins and Oprah; and revered broadcaster Walter Cronkite. The Guardian Angels helped to establish community forces with groups such as the YMCA, the National Crime Prevention Council, the United Way, and the Points of Light Foundation.

Alien to many are the strides the Guardian Angels have made in the field of education in the past few years. Though neighborhood watches and clean-ups are still in effect, it is the hurdles they have bounded over to ensure safety in our classrooms that is currently paramount on their agenda. Their CyberAngels program patrols the Internet, while their school safety programs are mandated in New York and New Jersey. Thanks to the persistence of the education division of The Guardian Angels, spearheaded by C.O.O and Executive Director Mary Sliwa, they have also developed cooperative ventures with educational institutions to train their teachers in classroom management and protocol. The Guardian Angels presence in our schools helps our teachers take back their classrooms. Mary is confident these safety education programs will be as widespread and effective as the now legendary street patrols.

The Guardian Angels are always on patrol and if New York is the city that never sleeps, then founder Curtis Sliwa is its resident insomniac. He is crucial in efforts to expand their services as society dictates. With commitment, conviction and compassion as their credo, they continue to fulfill, with funding or without, the demand for safety and self-actu?alization. The Guardian Angels have personified benevolence and fortitude every year since 1979 and continue to do so as they transcend geography - from the city streets into our classrooms, our boardrooms and our legislature.

The story of The Guardian Angels is a unique one. Its efforts and achievements in the past quarter century are remarkable. Though to ensure its continued success, funding is not only essential, it is the oxygen which allows these programs to breathe into each and every community and school in need. With your generosity we believe we can thrive in the next 25 and stamp history with accomplishment.

Join our efforts in promoting these progressive programs, teaching our teachers and above all - saving our safety.

Awards and Recognition

1971 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
* Citation for Distinguished and Exceptional Service Award for having rescued six people from a fire from City of New York Mayor John V. Lindsay
* State of New York (Governor Newlson Rockerfeller Highest Achievement Award)
* National Newsboy of the Year awarded to Curtis Sliwa by President Richard M. Nixon

1972 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
* American Legion Award as Outstanding High School Student of the Year
* Garden State Paper Company Award for highest Achievement in recylcing waste paper 1977 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
* McDonald's Corp. Highest Award for Community Service

1978 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
* Bronx County Chamber of Commerce Certificate of Merit
* Fordham Road Businessmen's Club Award for Outstanding Achievement
* Fordham-Bedford Park Civic Award for Community Service
* Citation of Merit presented by Robert Abrams, President of the Borough of the Bronx to The Rock Brigade
The City of New York Department of Sanitation Certificate of Appreciation to Curtis Sliwa and The Rock Brigade
* Three Certificates of Merit:
New York State Assemblyman - Sean Walsh
New York State Assemblywoman - Estelle Diggs
New York State Assemblyman - George Friedman
* New York State Senate Achievement Award to Curtis Sliwa from State Senator John E. Flynn
* Certificate of Award to Curtis Sliwa from United States Congressman Hon. Jonathan Bingham
* Certificate of Merit presented to Curtis Sliwa in recognition of Community Service from New York State Assemblyman John C. Dearie
* Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Award to Curtis Sliwa
* Award for New York City Marathon sweep from Mayor Koch

1979 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
* Proclamation issued by Mayor Koch calling for a "Rock Brigade Day"
* Award from Governor Hugh Carey for outstanding civic achievement
* Certificate of Merit from Bronx Borough President Stanley Simon presented to Rock Brigade
* Workers of the United Nations present a Trophy and Medals to The Guardian Angels for heroic service to all humanity
* Parkchester (Bronx) Senior Citizens Award for service to community presented to Guardian Angels

1980 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
* Community Service Award from Concerned Citizens of Canarsie (Brooklyn) presented to Guardian Angels
* Apple Polishers Award for Extraordinary Civic Achievement

1981 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
* Bicentennial Salute to the Guardian Angels from the Los Angeles Human Relations Commission
* New York Forum Poetry Club award
* Certificate of Appreciation Veterans of Vietnam War, Inc.
* Father John La Farge S.J. Interracial Justice Award
* Public Service Award presented by the United States Department of Labor

1982 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
* Citation to Curtis Sliwa or Outstanding Civic Activities from the Brooklyn Borough President Howard Golden
* Citation City of Boston, Massachusetts to the Guardian Angels

1983 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
* The President's Volunteer Action Award Citation from President Reagan

1984 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
* Office of the Lieutenant Governor, State of New York to the Guardian Angels
* Letter of Appreciation to the Guardian Angels from Chief of Police Thomas Sordino, Syracuse, New York

1986 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
* Letter of Recognition to the Guardian Angels Mayor's Office, Minneapolis, Minnesota

1989 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
* Certificate of Appreciation to Curtis Sliwa From the Jewish War Veterans of the USA

1990 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Letter of Appreciation from David Dinkins, Mayor City of New York
* Certificate of Appreciation to the Guardian Angels Mayor's Office, Los Angeles, California / Mayor Tom Bradley

1991 AWARDS RECOGNITION
* Sardis Restaurant (New York City) Certificate 1992 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
* Mayors Proclamation, City of New York, Guardian Angels Week Mayor David Dinkins

1993 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
* Jewish Action Alliance Award for Outstanding Leadership

1994 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
* Mayors Proclamation City of New York, Guardian Angel Day Mayor Rudolph Giuliani
* "Guardian Angels Day" Proclaimed in Denver
* Hazbarah Award to Curtis Sliwa from the Jewish Teachers Association

1995 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
* Mayor's Proclamation City of New York, Guardian Angel Day Mayor Rudolph Giuliani
* Denver Proclaims "Junior Guardian Angel" Day
* Citation City of New York Marine Corp. League to the Guardian Angels
* New York Shields Distinguished Service Award
* Polish World American Citizen of the Year Award
* Kings County Jewish War Veterans Public Service Award to Curtis Sliwa
* Shorim Patrol of Boro Park Crime fighter of the year award to Curtis Sliwa
* The Barzel Society Medal of Honor
* Office of the Comptroller, City of New York Award
* Fifth Community Center of Harlem & Grace Youth Ministry Award
* Utopia Torah Congregation Award

1996 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
* Crown Heights Shmirah Award

1997 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
* Letter from Rudolph Giuliani
* Honorary Puerto Rican Award

1998 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
* President's Service Award to Cyberangels from President Bill Clinton

1999 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
* Community Action Network Award 2000 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
* New York Metro A.I.R. Award for Achievement in Radio Best Talk Show Host
* Mothers Against Drunk Driving Brooklyn Chapter Certificate of Merit to the Guardian Angels
* Hon. Bob Franks, House of Representatives, Recognizes CyberAngels

2001 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
* New York Metro A.I.R. Award for Achievement in Radio Best Talk Show Host
* Letter of Appreciation for Denver Chapter
* Building Owners Managers Association (BOMA) of Greater New York Award for Civic Betterment
* Staten Island Rotary Club Speakers Award
* Mayor's Proclamation City of New York, Guardian Angel Day - Mayor Rudolph Giuliani

2002 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
* A Daily Point of Light Award from The Points of Light Foundation for individual achievement
* Proclamation - A Day in Recognition of the Guardian Angels - Hollywood, FL
* Senator Ken Cuccinelli Commends Guardian Angel for rescuing flag

2003 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
* The Ellis Island Congressional Medal of Honor
* Denver Chapter Recieves Hope Communities Award
* Yonkers (New York) Republican City Committee Service and Dedication Award
* Monmouth Courier's “American Freedom Award”
* Coalition of Italo-American Associations Mario Biaggi Champion of Liberty Award
* Marconi Radio Award Nomination for Major Market Personality of the Year
* Courageous Citizen Award from the FDNY for Helping to Save Fellow New Yorkers by Alerting Them of a Multiple Dwelling Fire in Queens Read

2004 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

* President Bush Thanks Guardian Angels
* New Jersey Bergen County SPCA Law Enforcement Division Certificate of Commendation in Field of Animal Welfare
* Certificate of Recognition from Steinway Intermediate School 141
* Radio and Records Industry Achievement Awards News/Talk Local Talk Host of the Year Award
* Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding and Dedicated Service from the New York Stickball Association
* New York State Assembly Citation for Outstanding Citizen
* New York City Council Citation Yeshiva Derrech Hatorah Guardian of Israel Award
* Children's Miracle Network Radioathon Awards
* President's Service Award - Hollywood, FL Chapter Read
* St Francis Award for Committment to Feeding the Hungry in New York City at the St John's Food Pantry
* Assemblyman Jose Peralta Honors the Guardian Angels for Heroics in Catching a Gang of Thieves on the Queens 7 Train
* Bronx County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children Public Awareness Award
* Commendation from the Governor of Hawaii

2005 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
* Denver Guardian Angels Honored Quick action saved life of man whose throat was slashed
* Commendation from the City of Denver
* Italian Charities of America Christopher Columbus Award to Curtis Sliwa
* Rudolph Giuliani - CIAO Golf Classic Honors Curtis Sliwa
* Curtis Sliwa receives the White Horse Community Award
* Police Pay Respect to Angels
* Urban Angels Receive Great Neighbor Award
* President's Service Award - Hollywood, FL Chapter

2006 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
* President's Service Award - Hollywood, FL Chapter

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