LINE OF DUTY DEATHS:
For any first responder (police, fire, EMS) killed in the line of duty, CharityVine will launch a campaign to raise money for the family of the fallen hero. The campaign will run for one month with a goal of $100,000 (but not limited to $100,000). "If every officer donated just $1, we could smash that goal and really make a difference for the families," says Magnani. "Charity Vine will also donate 100% of our fees back to the family so we will not keep a single dime. We will deliver a check to the union president/delegate (or the chief of police if a union doesn't exist in that area) who can then present the check to the family on our behalf."
LINE OF DUTY INJURY:
For first responders injured in the line of duty, Charity Vine will launch a campaign for that injured person. Line of duty injury will be defined as significant injury. This will be done on a case by case basis. This is meant to be a debilitating injury that seriously affects income or their capabilities to return to work. Charity Vine will donate 40% of its fees to the person injured in the line of duty.
CHARITIES:
Charity Vine is also giving charities a new way of raising money. This can include state or local PBAs, FOPs, and fire unions. "Instead of other websites that charge up to 10% for charities to raise money on their sites, we are going to charge a flat rate of 2% which is half of our normal fee," Magnani says. To register your police or fire union with Charity Vine, you can send an email to
charities@charityvine.com
.
CONTACT:
In the event of a line-of-duty death or injury, Charity Vine will rely on local unions and/or departments to contact the organization within a couple days of the incident. Starting a campaign shortly after the incident, will dramatically increase the chances of meeting fundraising goals for the families, Magnani emphasizes.
Representatives of the union/department can contact Charity Vine at
firstresponders@charityvine.com
. Information needed will include photos of the first responder, name, rank, brief description of incident, family information (children's ages, spouse name, etc.), along with contact information for the department. One of Charity Vine's first responder liaisons, also police officers, will be in contact shortly after receiving the initial request for the campaign.
Any police officer wishing to be notified of new campaigns for line of duty deaths or injuries can visit
www.charityvine.com/firstresponders
and sign up with their email address. his registration will only be for line of duty deaths and injuries and will not be used for any other purpose.
"I really hope this will help the families affected by these tragedies," says Magnani. "This will give our active officers a way to contribute to these families and ensure an easier future."
