COOP Charities USA bridges the gap between social services and law enforcement. By positioning ourselves as the first line of defense against homelessness, we transform the eviction process from a traumatic legal confrontation into a supportive community intervention.

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While evictions are devastating for families, they also take a hidden toll on the officers assigned to enforce them. We believe that:

• Law Enforcement Mental Health Matters: Repeatedly removing families from their homes is a "high-stress, low-reward" task that can lead to burnout, moral injury, and secondary trauma for officers.

• Safety Through Prevention: When Eviction Angels steps in to provide financial aid before a court order is executed, we remove the need for an armed presence entirely. This keeps officers focused on public safety rather than being the "face of displacement."

• The "Angel" Intervention: By providing a "notice of assistance" instead of a "notice to vacate," we replace a moment of extreme tension with a path to stability. This proactive approach significantly reduces the risk of crisis-escalation that often puts both families and first responders in danger.

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