Press releases

Mission 500 Names Tristin Vaccaro Executive Director and Welcomes Phil Leverette to Board of Directors

Mission 500 Names Tristin Vaccaro Executive Director and Welcomes Phil Leverette to Board of Directors

Miami, FL (April 21, 2026) – Mission 500, the security industry’s nonprofit charity dedicated to supporting children in need across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, is pleased to announce…

Mission 500 Honors Security Industry Leaders and 5K/2K Standouts at ISC West 2026 Award Ceremony

Mission 500 Honors Security Industry Leaders and 5K/2K Standouts at ISC West 2026 Award Ceremony

Miami, FL (March 27, 2026)—Mission 500, the security industry's nonprofit charity dedicated to supporting children in need across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, hosted its annual Awards Ceremony on…

Refreshed identity debuts ahead of Mission 500’s largest annual fundraiser, the Security 5K/2K at ISC West

Refreshed identity debuts ahead of Mission 500’s largest annual fundraiser, the Security 5K/2K at ISC West

The updated logo features a more contemporary design while incorporating the phrase “Helping Children in Need” – a clear reflection of Mission 500’s core mission. While the visual identity has…

Mission 500 Announces Leadership Updates and New Board of Directors Roles for 2025

Mission 500 Announces Leadership Updates and New Board of Directors Roles for 2025

Mission 500, the security industry’s nonprofit charity dedicated to supporting children in need across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, is pleased to announce several key updates to its Board…

Security Industry Benefit Concert Raises Over $11,000 to Help Victims of Hurricane Helene

Security Industry Benefit Concert Raises Over $11,000 to Help Victims of Hurricane Helene

Mission 500, a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of children and families in crisis in the United States, joined forces with Axis Communications for an uplifting evening of…

Mission 500 Unites Security Industry Non-Profits at the 2024 Women in Security & Ally Gala

Mission 500 Unites Security Industry Non-Profits at the 2024 Women in Security & Ally Gala

Mission 500, the security industry’s nonprofit charity dedicated to supporting children in need across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, spearheaded a collaboration of major security industry charities at the…

Mission 500 Welcomes Tristin Vaccaro as New Community Engagement Coordinator

Mission 500 Welcomes Tristin Vaccaro as New Community Engagement Coordinator

Mission 500, the security industry’s non-profit charity dedicated to supporting children in need across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tristin Vaccaro as…

Mission 500 Welcomes Andre Greco of Xcelerate Sales to its Board of Directors

Mission 500 Welcomes Andre Greco of Xcelerate Sales to its Board of Directors

Mission 500, the security industry’s nonprofit charity dedicated to supporting children in need across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico, proudly announces the appointment of Andre Greco, Co-Founder and Vice…

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

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

Mission 500, the charitable organization dedicated to serving the needs of children and communities in crisis, proudly announces Nikki Nemarich as its newest board member, representing one of its esteemed…

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

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