Protecting the Guardian: A Nonprofit's Journey

After stepping away from another nonprofit that no longer felt right, retired Sgt. Mark DiBona and three others came together with one goal: create something real, mission-driven, and focused on helping first responders.That mission became Protecting The Guardian.In this clip from The Blue Line Voice: Blood, Sand & Smoke Podcast, Mark talks about the beginning of Protecting The Guardian, the growth of the organization, and why sharing real stories about mental health, suicide prevention, leadership, and wellness matters so much in the first responder community.Protecting The Guardian started with four people. Today, it continues to grow, bringing training, conversations, and support to agencies across the country — from small departments to major agencies — with one purpose: doing what is best for the officers.This clip is about purpose, impact, leadership, and the power of being real about the things first responders are often afraid to talk about.Full episode: You May Love the Job, But the Job Doesn’t Love You | Sgt. Mark DiBonaProtecting The Guardian:https://protectingtheguardian.com/Resources:https://protectingtheguardian.com/resourcesFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/protectingtheguardianIf you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988.#TheBlueLineVoice #BloodSandAndSmoke #SgtMarkDiBona #ProtectingTheGuardian #LawEnforcement #PoliceMentalHealth #FirstResponderMentalHealth #OfficerWellness #SuicidePrevention #Leadership #PeerSupport #BreakTheStigma