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The History of The Guardian Angels

HISTORY

New York has seen a startling change during the past 30 years and The Guardian Angels were in the trenches, not as mere witnesses, but active modifiers of history. They heard a president tell the city to "drop dead," felt the impact of both the economic boom and bust, experienced first hand the rampant crime and more recently faced the palpable devastation of the September 11th terrorist attacks.

Through it all there has been one constant - Curtis Sliwa and The Guardian Angels' service to New Yorkers. After 30 years as promoters of safety and empowerment, The Guardian Angels continue to teach communities and schools to take control and responsibility of both their environment and their lives. Now their community is global as they reach citizens around the world.
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Curtis Sliwa Speaks

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Curtis Sliwa explains the origins of the Guardian Angels from the platform of the Fordham Road Woodlawn #4 train where the organization has its roots.

TIMELINE

Through neighborhood safety patrols, school programs designed to prevent bullying and raise gang awareness, and the award-winning CyberAngels program, The Guardian Angels has, for 30 years, helped communities around the world to be proactive in realizing the possibility of violence prevention. View Slideshow

 
1971
National Recognition

President Richard Nixon commends Curtis Sliwa

 
1977
"Rock Brigade"

Cleaning up Brooklyn, one neighborhood at a time

 
1978
On the Streets

Our first street patrols

 
1979
Magnificent 13

Our first subway patrols

 
1981
Los Angeles

The Guardian Angels are officially "coast-to-coast"

 
1983
President's Volunteer Action Award

Awarded by President Ronald Reagan

 
1987
Caribbean

Chapter established in Puerto Rico

 
1989
Europe

Chapter opens in London

 
1992
Australia

First chapter established in "The Land Down Under"

 
1993
First Education Programs

In New York City housing projects

 
1994-5
Guardian Angels Days in NYC

Proclamation of Mayor Rudy Giuliani

 
1995
Angels Online

Creation of the CyberAngels Internet safety education program

 
1996
Asia

First chapter opens in Japan

 
1997
Urban Angels

New program created for teens

 
1998
President's Service Award

Bill Clinton recognizes the volunteer services of CyberAngels and its contributions to online safety

 
1998
"Rocky"

Guardian Angels mascot "Rocky" joins the team

 
1999
Jr Angels

New program created to serve at-risk children

 
1999
Angel Watch

New park program created at NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani's request

 
1999
"Teaching the Teachers"

Initiative at St John's University with Dean Jerrold Ross

 
2001
September 11

 
2001
First Non-Profit Entity in Japan

 
2001
Guardian Angels Day

Proclamation of Mayor Rudy Giuliani

 
2002
Volunteer Service Award

Curtis Sliwa receives the Point of Light Award

 
2002
South America

Guardian Angels open chapter in Rio, Brazil

 
2002
Educational Initiatives

The Guardian Angels Academy is created to serve schools

 
2003
Police Sciences

The Guardian Angels Academy of Security and Police Sciences is certified

 
2003
DC Sniper Crisis

Guardian Angels assist citizens by pumping gas

 
2004
Presidential Praise

Angel efforts during Florida hurricanes recognized by President George W. Bush

 
2004
Japanese Welcome Angels

Japan's Prime Minister Koizumi welcomes the Angels

 
2004, 05, 06
President's Service Awards

Hollywood, FL chapter is three-time recipient of this honor

 
2005
Homeland Security

Recruited by General Albert Zapanta to develop curriculum

 
2005
Africa

First chapter on the continent opens in Capetown

 
2005
Curtis meets with Chertoff

Homeland Security Secretary

 
2005
Angels Recruited by Secret Service

Angels help provide security at the Inaugural Ball for President George W. Bush

 
2006
Strike Force on Cyber Safety

Gov. George Pataki's history NYS partnership with CyberAngels promote online safety

 
2006
Angels Invited to United Nations

Curtis speaks at AIT Global's Information Technologies and Security Conference

 
2006
Anti-Gang Initiative

Community oriented gang prevention programs created

 
2007
CyberAngels / Time Warner Cable

Partnership to create cyber safety guide

 
2007
Virtual Training Modules

In conjunction with MOESC, our anti-bullying and gang programs go online

 
2007
Middle East Welcomes Curtis Sliwa

Invited by the Bahrain chapter of the Young President's Organization

 
2008
The Guardian Angels Education Team

Bringing a new era of school-based safety programs to NYC schools

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