The mission of the First Responders Foundation is to serve and honor all our First Responders, Veterans, and their families, build appreciation and respect for their work, and enhance public safety.
Impact
1200+ hours of Behavioral Health Services provided to Police, Fire, Dispatchers, EMS, and Frontline Medical Workers
10,000+ appreciation lunches distributed to Police, Fire & Dispatchers since 2009
1,190 gallons of hand sanitizer distributed in partnership with Patriarch Distillers
66 Service Dogs placed with First Responders & Veterans through JAVELAN
Featured Programs
First Responders Support Team (FRST)
Support team of trained clinicians supporting the mental and emotional well-being of first responders.
JAVELAN Service Dogs
Funding and training for service dogs for veterans and first responders in need. Establishing lifelong support for our nation’s heroes and their service dogs.
National Society of Saint Florian and Saint Michael
Society established to recognize our nation’s heroes. Anyone can nominate a first responder for this prestigious award.
Our Supporters
Recent News
The First Responders Foundation is proud to announce University of Nebraska President Ted Carter as the keynote speaker for the 2021 9/11 Luncheon of Honor. The luncheon will be held on September 10th from 11:00…
Todd Sears, former President and Publisher of the Omaha World-Herald, has been named President of the First Responders Foundation. Sears is the third president of the Foundation taking over for Al Batschelet, former President/CEO, who…
