Stand With the Ramirez Family
The Erik Hite Foundation is coming alongside Aaliyah and the Ramirez family during this heartbreaking time. Your donation can help ease the financial burden and provide support as their family navigates the days ahead. Donate today!


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Our Community Impact

7,814
Families Supported

30+
Agencies Served

1,590
Children Impacted

$3.4+ million
invested in the public safety community
Of every dollar raised, an impressive 80% goes directly to programs!
Officer Erik Hite

On June 2nd, 2008 Officer Erik Hite succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day by a suspect who had wounded a Pima County Sheriff’s Department deputy.
The suspect had fired a rifle into the homes of two neighbors and then fled as the first responding deputy arrived at the location. As the deputy pursued him, the suspect opened fire and wounded him.

































