Welcome to The Vaird Foundation Website
The Vaird Foundation was created during my tenure as Police Commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department in memory of the Department's first female fallen hero killed in actual combat in the line of duty, Police Officer Lauretha Vaird #5897.
It is my belief that it is better to build children than to repair adults. The Vaird Foundation does just that by working to reduce at-risk behavior in area youth through mentoring, college assistance awards and other programming focusing on empowering young adults, building character, self-respect, self-esteem, self-dignity, unity and partnerships.
Sylvester M. Johnson
Founder, The Vaird Foundation
13th Police Commissioner, City of Philadelphia Police Department Founder, The Vaird Foundation
