Team Wendy has announced a three year title sponsorship with the Jorge Pastore Foundation, a nonprofit organisation supporting first responders through training, education and professional support.
The sponsorship will support Foundation events, skills development programmes and grants intended to expand access to training and development for public safety professionals.
Team Wendy provides protective head systems for law enforcement, military and search and rescue communities.
Foundation honours Jorge Pastore
The Jorge Pastore Foundation was established to honour Austin Police Officer Jorge “George” Pastore, whose watch ended in 2023 during a SWAT hostage rescue.
Before joining the Austin Police Department, Pastore served as a firefighter and paramedic. He was known for his commitment to training, service and encouraging those around him to improve.
Sara Jonas, Director of Global Marketing at Team Wendy, said: “This partnership honours a life defined by courage and discipline by investing in those who continue that work.
“We are proud to stand with the Foundation as it expands access to the resources that help first responders stay ready for what comes next.”
Training reaches more than 1,500 officers
Since its creation in 2024, the Foundation has supported more than 50 agencies, helped train more than 1,500 officers and awarded more than $125,000 in grants.
Its programmes aim to make instruction and practical support more accessible to law enforcement personnel, veterans and military members, often at little or no cost to participants.
Team Wendy supports annual events
The partnership builds on Team Wendy’s existing engagement with the Foundation and its focus on education around protective equipment, operational readiness and equipment evaluation.
Team Wendy will also support the Foundation’s annual events, including the JPF Legacy Match, Community First Critical Incident Response Trainings and the Humble Warrior Games.
Kim Pastore, Founder and President of the Jorge Pastore Foundation, said: “Jorge pushed people to prepare, to keep improving and to take care of one another. Through this work, we are helping more professionals access the connections and opportunities that can make a real difference.”
“Team Wendy helps us bring that support to more people. Everything we build is guided by the same standard Jorge had: care deeply and keep showing up for the person beside you.”
