Press Releases

April 3

Mission 500 Welcomes Nikki Nemarich As Newest Member, Representing Axis Communications

Miami, FL (January 24, 2023) – Mission 500 is excited to announce that the annual Security 5k/2k fundraiser benefiting children in need across the United States will once again be held live at ISC West this year. The event will be held on Thursday, March 30th at 7:30 AM, and take place at Sunset Park, Las Vegas, NV.

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January 24

Mission 500 Annual Security 5k/2k Fundraiser Set for ISC West 2023

Miami, FL (January 24, 2023) – Mission 500 is excited to announce that the annual Security 5k/2k fundraiser benefiting children in need across the United States will once again be held live at ISC West this year. The event will be held on Thursday, March 30th at 7:30 AM, and take place at Sunset Park, Las Vegas, NV.

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November 3

Mission 500 Supports Kentucky Flood Victims with Much Needed Supplies

Miami, FL (November 2, 2022) – Mission 500, the non-profit charitable organization dedicated to serving children and communities in need across the U.S., teamed up with Bates Security to acquire and ship over $200K worth of vital supplies to support the families impacted and recovering from the severe flooding in Eastern, KY. Basic items such as water, food, hand sanitizer, baby wipes, socks and more were palletized and shipped via truck to the devastated area.

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August 22

Step Up to Bat at Mission 500’s Annual Softball Game at Overpeck County Park NJ

Miami, FL (August 23, 2022) – Mission 500 has announced that its annual security industry softball game fundraiser will take place on Saturday, September 17, 2022. This year’s event will be held from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Overpeck County Park.

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April 7

Mission 500’s Annual 5K/2K Raises Over $90,000 at ISC West 2022

Miami, Florida (April 7, 2022) – Mission 500, a 501c3 charitable organization born from the professional security industry to serve children and families in need across the U.S., raised over $90,000 at the organization’s annual Security 5K/2K Run/Walk at ISC West 2022 in Las Vegas, NV.

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March 30

ADI Teams Up with Mission 500 for Third Consecutive Year and Raises Over $97K for Children in Need

Miami, FL (March 31, 2022) – Mission 500, the non-profit charitable organization dedicated to serving children and communities in need across the U.S., teamed up with diamond sponsor ADI Global Distribution to raise more than $97,000 to support underprivileged children and promote corporate social responsibility across the security industry.

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February 1

Mission 500 Announces Call for Nominations for 2022 Corporate Social Responsibility and Humanitarian Awards

Miami, FL (February 1, 2022) – Mission 500, a non-profit charitable organization focusing on the security industry and dedicated to serving children and families in need across the U.S., is now accepting nominees for their 2022 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award and 2022 Humanitarian Award.

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January 24

Mission 500 Annual Security 5k/2k Fundraiser Set for ISC West 2022

Miami, FL (January 25, 2022) – Mission 500 is excited to announce that the annual Security 5k/2k fundraiser benefiting children and families in need across the United States will once again be held live at ISC West this year. The event will be held on Thursday, March 24th at 7:30AM, and take place at 2601 East Sunset Road, in Las Vegas, NV.

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January 20

Mission 500 Announces new Co-Chairs, Treasurer, and Secretary to Advisory Board

Miami, FL (January 20, 2022) – Mission 500 announces new Co-Chairpersons to its advisory board: Janet Fenner, President of Defined Marketing, and Tracy Larson, President and Partner at WeSuite. In addition, current board member Jason Lutz, Distribution Sales Leader at Resideo Technologies, will become Treasurer and Sarah Flanagan, President & Publisher, United Publications: Security Systems News & HME News will be joining Mission 500 as Secretary to the board.

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December 21

Mission 500’s A-maize-ing Cornhole Tournament Raises Over $15K

Miami, FL (December 22, 2021) – Mission 500, partnered with Moms In Security, first ever cornhole tournament had an amazing turnout on December 11th! The tournament was held to bring much attention to underprivileged children and families in need across the US.

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November 4

Mission 500 First Ever Industry Cornhole Tournament

Miami, FL (November 4, 2021) – Mission 500 has partnered with Moms In Security Global Outreach for their newest fundraiser endeavor, a cornhole tournament. The tournament promotes team building while bringing much attention to underprivileged children and families in need across the US. The event will also be held to bring awareness to help end human trafficking.

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November 4

Industry Professionals Take the Field for Children in Need At Mission 500 at Annual Security Softball Game

South Portland, ME (November 9, 2021) – Mission 500, a 501C-3 charity supported by the security industry dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis across the United States, held its 7th annual Security Softball Game on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Overpeck County Park in Leonia, N.J. This year’s fun-filled event, which featured a home run derby prior to the featured matchup between the Security Sluggers and Protection Pirates softball teams, raised over $33,000.

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September 14

Security Professionals Bring School Supplies to Children in Need with Mission 500’s Florida Backpack Initiative

Boynton Beach, FL (September 15, 2021) – The annual “Back to School Backpack” event organized by Mission 500 for students at Crosspointe Elementary School in Boynton Beach, Florida has bought essential school supplies, provided by the generous efforts of COPS Monitoring and individual donors in the security industry.

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September 9

Mission 500’s Annual Softball Game Scheduled for October 9th in Overpeck County Park NJ

Miami, FL (September 9, 2021) – Mission 500 has announced that its annual security industry softball game fundraiser will take place on Saturday, October 9, 2021. This year’s event will be held from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Overpeck County Park. The first game will take place at 9:30 AM and will boast rosters comprised of local firefighters and friends of the Burn Camp. A Home Run Derby will officially kickoff the Security Softball Game at 11:45 AM, which will be held at 199 Challenger Road in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey. To register visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2021-security-softball-game-registration-167325614417

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August 12

Mission 500’s First Ever Great Las Vegas Hunt at ISC West 2021

Miami, FL (August 17, 2021) – Mission 500’s newest fundraiser endeavor at ISC West 2021, “The Great Las Vegas Scavenger Hunt,” was a big success. The event not only brought awareness to helping children and families in need across America, but it also brought the security industry together for some much-needed fun.

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