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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
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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

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Featured Programs
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First Responders Support Team

First Responders Support Team (FRST)

Support team of trained clinicians supporting the mental and emotional well-being of first responders.

JAVELAN

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.

Honor or Remember a First Responder

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
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Recent News

Honoring Bob and Charlotte Dean: Founders of JAVELAN

At the First Responders Foundation, we are proud to honor Bob and Charlotte Dean, founders of JAVELAN, a program dedicated to helping veterans by providing and training service dogs. JAVELAN, named after Charlotte’s service dog,…

Honoring Carol Stolp: A Life of Community Involvement and Service

The First Responders Foundation is proud to recognize Carol Stolp as one of the distinguished honorees at our 9/11 Luncheon of Honor. This event is dedicated to celebrating the remarkable contributions of individuals who have…

WoodmenLife Tower

The First Responders Foundation is proud to honor Denise M. McCauley, President & CEO of WoodmenLife, along with the entire WoodmenLife organization, for their unwavering commitment to patriotism and their steadfast support of first responders…