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 holidays are often painted as a season of joy, rest, and togetherness—but for many first responder families, this time of year can be especially difficult. Police officers, firefighters, EMTs, corrections officers, dispatchers, and other…
The holidays are often described as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for first responders, the reality can look very different. While families gather, first responders are answering calls, managing crises, and holding…
For most families, the holidays are a time to slow down, celebrate, and be with the people we love. But for thousands of first responders, police officers, firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers, corrections officers, and hospital workers,…
