the p.a.r.t.n.e.r foundation
Providing Area Resources to National Emergency Responders.
We are a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting first responders and their families in the wake of critical incidents.
The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor is the highest decoration for bravery exhibited by public safety officers in the United States, comparable to the military’s Medal of Honor. It is presented by the President of the United States.
Meet the founder - Kyle E. Baker
Founder - The Partner Foundation
Seasoned Police Officer | Medal of Valor Recipient | First Responder Advocate
For more than a decade, I have proudly served as a Police Officer, devoted to protecting and safeguarding the community I call home. In 2020, a series of critical incidents, both on and off duty, tested me in ways I could never have imagined. Those moments left lasting scars, but they also revealed a new kind of battle: one that demanded the same courage, resilience, and perseverance I carried in uniform, the fight to rise, rebuild, and continue serving with purpose.
Like so many first responders, I tried at first to carry the weight alone. But true strength emerged when I chose to step forward, connect with others, and transform hardship into a mission greater than myself.
That mission became The Partner Foundation, a nonprofit created to stand with the very people who stand for us all. We focus on providing Adventure Therapy, Respite Opportunities, and Peer Support for first responders and their families in the aftermath of critical incidents, partnering with trusted organizations and nonprofits to extend our reach.
Today, I share my story not to dwell on past trials, but to light the way forward. Whether through coffee, conversation, or connection, The Partner Foundation is building a culture where courage is honored, service is celebrated, and healing is possible.
Contact Kyle - Kyle@PartnerNC.Org
Our mission:
Our vision:
Inspired by personal experience, The Partner Foundation walks beside first responders in the aftermath of critical incidents. Through adventure-based healing, meaningful rest, and peer support, we extend a steady hand to help first responders navigate through the fog and find solid ground again.
A future where caring for first responders after critical incidents is standard, stigma-free, and woven into the fabric of every department and community.
First responders are regularly exposed to life-threatening situations, traumatic events, and high-stress environments. Studies reveal that they are at a heightened risk for conditions like Post-Traumatic Stress, depression, and anxiety.
“C.H.I.P - IN”
C.H.I.P - Community Helping Inspire Protectors
Our Pay-It-Forward Chip can be located among many community Partners around town. Pick yours up today and Pay-It-Forward to the one you admire most. Doing so gets our mission in the palm of their hands.
