We support the children and families of our First Responder heroes who risk their lives every day in service to our communities.
When a first responder is killed or injured in the line of duty, we ensure their children and families receive the support they need.
What's New
A Celebration of First Responder Heroes - October 27
SAVE THE DATE (Wednesday, October 27) – 20TH ANNIVERSARY AWARDS GALA & CONCERT IN TRIBUTE TO NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY
A message from Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande has teamed up with First Responders Children’s Foundation to share an inspiring message of all those who never take a day off from protecting us.
CNN: Gladys Mitchell & Jillian Crane on New Day
9/11 : 20 Years Later – First Responders Children’s Foundation helps kids who lost First Responder parents on 9/11.
Get the new Barbie honoring First Responders
Mattel once again says #ThankYouHeroes by supporting First Responders Children’s Foundation and honoring Global Frontline Medical Workers with one-of-a-kind Barbie Dolls
We are excited to be partnering with CRACKYL Magazine
Just in time for the launch of their June 2021 edition! @crackylmag is dedicated to the overall mental and physical wellness of firefighters.
"America Salutes You” Concert
America Salutes You produces events and broadcast concerts to raise awareness and funds for extraordinary wellness charities assisting military, veterans, and first responders.
“A Tribute to Billy Gibbons” Concert on FOX TV
Brad Paisley, Eric Church, Jimmie Vaughan, Larkin Poe, Lucinda Williams, Ronnie Milsap, Tom Montana, Travis Tritt and other surprise guests
9/11 First Responders Commemorative Walk
First Responders Children’s Foundation is hosting this event in September, 2021. Locations To Be Announced.
20 Year Commemoration of 9/11 Tribute & 48th Annual Fun City Bowl
FDNY vs. NYPD
Sunday, June 6, 2021
MetLife Stadium
E.W. SCRIPPS
Broadcasts a feature story on First Responders Children’s Foundation / CSX Pride in Service Scholarships to over 60 news stations across the country. SCRIPPS has administered the National Spelling Bee since 1941.
PIX 11 News
Segment on First Responders Children’s Foundation scholarship recipient Thomas Caputo and all the work the Foundation does for the children of First Responders who have been injured or died in the line of duty.
Yahoo Finance
First Responders Children’s Foundation featured by YAHOO! FINANCE at the World Trade Center Memorial.
Help us help them
First Responders Children’s Foundation provides financial support to children who have lost a parent in the line of duty as well as families enduring significant financial hardship due to tragic circumstances.
We also support, promote, and facilitate educational activities and programs created and operated by first responder organizations whose purpose is to benefit children or the community at large.
Our Programs
College Scholarships
For the past 20 years, First Responders Children’s Foundation has awarded scholarships to hundreds of children of first responders.
Financial Help for First Responders & Agencies
First Responders Children’s Foundation awards grants to individuals and to public safety agencies.
Bereavement Assistance
When a first responder dies, whether Line of Duty, off-duty, retired, or when a first responder tragically takes his or her own life, First Responders Children’s Foundation is committed to honoring our heroes and providing support.
Ways you can help
Together with your generous support, we can help those first responder families who are enduring financial hardship due to the coronavirus outbreak.
We couldn’t have done it without you
In response to the pandemic, First Responders Children’s Foundation has touched the lives of more than 1,397,470 first responder families across the country with your help.
Hotel rooms plus meals so first responders can quarantine and not risk infecting their families.
Scholarships awarded to children whose first responder parent was killed or injured in the line of duty.
Cash grants awarded to first responders with financial hardship due to COVID-19.
Toys delivered to children of first responders & children in first responder communities for the holidays.
Mask distributed to 625 first responder agencies.
Funerals paid for first responders or their famly members who died from COVID-19
This effort has impacted individuals in the following professions:
34%
Nurses & Medical Personnel
27%
Firefighters, EMT’s & Paramedics
23%
Police Officers
16%
Dispatchers
& Support Staff
A message to you
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