Our motto "that others may live" sums up the motivation that drives everyone on the team.

However, we can't fulfill our mission without your help.

 

The Contra Costa Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Team is an all volunteer, non-profit organization that provides critical, sometimes life-saving services, at no cost, to the people of Contra Costa County and mutual aid service throughout the state California. All team members undergo hundreds of hours of professional-level training and regular certification to maintain their skills and mission readiness.

  • We are on-call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
  • Members are not compensated in any way for their efforts, yet they spend considerable amounts of their own money for personal equipment to participate on the team.
  • Members of special resource teams (canine, equestrian, bikes) also provide and equip their own dogs, horses, bikes, etc.
  • Vehicles are provided by the Sheriff's Office

The team relies on outside funding for ongoing training (search and rescue procedures, advanced medical training, etc.) and to purchase specialized equipment and replacement supplies (first aid supplies, batteries, perishables, worn-out equipment, etc.).

Donations from individuals and corporations help fund the team's activities. We welcome your support.

WAYS YOU CAN HELP:

You can provide a tax-deductible donation through the following ways:

- Send a check, payable to "Contra Costa Search and Rescue" to P.O. Box 2551, Martinez, CA 94553. (Be sure to ask your employer if they have a matching gift program.)

- You can also participate in our S.H.A.R.E.S. program. Simply show your S.H.A.R.E.S. card when you shop at Lucky or Save Mart supermarkets. It's free and they will donate up to 3% of your qualified purchase amount to the Search and Rescue team. Email fundraising@contracostasar.org to request your card.

For additional information, please email fundraising@contracostasar.org or call the Volunteer Services Coordinator at (925) 646-4461

To download a copy of the 2010 SAR Annual Report (PDF file), CLICK HERE.

Contra Costa Search and Rescue is a volunteer, non-profit organization registered with the State of California and the Federal Government under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code

Contra Costa Search and Rescue thanks our generous supporters:

Corporate giving programs:

  • AT&T United Way Employee Giving Campaign
  • Bank of America
  • Berkeley Association of Realtors
  • Chevron Humankind Matching Gift Program
  • Community Health Charities of California
  • IBM Employee Services
  • Macy's Foundation Matching Gift
  • PG&E Corporate Campaign for the Community
  • Save Mart Family of Stores

  • The Jonny Brenden Fund

  • Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation
Local Business and Community Support:
  • ATECS, Inc., after market rep for Flanders Filters
  • Brenden Theaters
  • Pleasant Hill Community Foundation
  • R. Paul Bonnar, Attorney at Law
  • Rocco's Ristorante Pizzeria
  • Sports Basement
  • Skippolini's Pizza
  • Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA)
In Kind Support:
  • Mountain Hardware
  • PsPrint.com