Press Releases

March 21

Mission 500 Unveils New Logo and Branding to Reflect Ongoing Commitment to Helping Children in Need

Miami, Fl (July 30th, 2014) 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 the new Community Engagement Coordinator. Tristin, the owner of Vaccaro Copywriting and Marketing Solutions, brings a wealth of experience in communications within the security industry.

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January 8

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

Miami, Fl (July 30th, 2014) 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 the new Community Engagement Coordinator. Tristin, the owner of Vaccaro Copywriting and Marketing Solutions, brings a wealth of experience in communications within the security industry.

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November 13

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

Miami, FL - November ##, 2024— 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 music to raise funds for hurricane relief in Nashville on October 17, 2024.

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October 8

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

Miami, FL (October 8, 2024) – 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 2024 Women in Security & Ally Gala. Taking place on September 21, 2024 ahead of the Global Security Exchange (GSX), this event brought together Mission 500, Moms in Security Global Outreach (MISGO), and Aiding Security Professionals in Need (ASPIN) to support the Global Women in Security Alliance.

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September 13

Mission 500 Welcomes Tristin Vaccaro as New Community Engagement Coordinator

Miami, Fl (July 30th, 2014) 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 the new Community Engagement Coordinator. Tristin, the owner of Vaccaro Copywriting and Marketing Solutions, brings a wealth of experience in communications within the security industry.

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September 13

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

Miami, FL (September 12, 2024) – 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 President of Xcelerate Sales, to its Board of Directors. With over three decades of experience in the electronic security industry and a strong background in community service, Greco will play an instrumental role in advancing the organization’s mission.

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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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