Badges & Boxes

George Wilson is the Founder and President of Badges & Boxes, a service-driven initiative dedicated to strengthening trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. With more than two decades of law enforcement experience, George has built his career on protecting the vulnerable, supporting victims, and addressing complex public safety challenges — particularly in cases involving internet crimes against children, domestic violence, and human trafficking.

During his career, George also served as a School Resource Officer, where he worked closely with students, teachers, and families while coaching football and baseball. It was during this time — especially throughout the COVID-19 pandemic — that he saw firsthand the growing needs within his community. Taking initiative, he launched a grassroots food outreach program to support children and families facing hardship. What began as a small effort quickly gained momentum, with teachers and school administrators joining to expand its reach. That program ultimately became the foundation and catalyst for what is now Badges & Boxes.

Recognizing the need for stronger, more personal connections between law enforcement and the public, George formally established Badges & Boxes to provide a practical, hands-on approach to community engagement. The program partners with local businesses, churches, and nonprofit organizations to deliver essential items directly to individuals and families in need, while creating meaningful, trust-building interactions between officers and the communities they serve.

Under George’s leadership, Badges & Boxes has also become a proven model for crisis response. Following the devastating flooding in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, the organization worked alongside local emergency management, the National Guard, Mercury One, and other nonprofit partners to deliver critical aid — equipping roughly 100 families with all-season yurts, wood stoves, solar generators and panels, fire mats, and other essentials so they could remain on their land and begin to rebuild.

Beyond his work in the field, George has collaborated with legislators in Raleigh to help introduce the North Carolina Survivors Justice Act, reflecting his commitment to advocating for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.

Ms. Ramos is a strategist, educator, and civic leader with a strong record of service across community outreach, human services, education, and criminal justice reform.

She is the Co-Founder of Tender Hearts Crusades, an international nonprofit organization where she helped launch Operation Making the Band — a cultural exchange initiative in Afghanistan that used music to build connection, resilience, and hope. The work earned her the U.S. Army Award for Community of Excellence, recognition as a New York State Woman of Distinction, and the Pauline Rhodd-Cummings Award for advocacy and community leadership.

A longtime Special Education advocate, Ms. Ramos holds a Master of Education and a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from Nyack College — a background that gives her a unique ability to connect policy, education, and community service. Throughout her career she has remained committed to serving vulnerable populations, strengthening communities, and creating practical solutions that improve lives.