Tag: Police Charities

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Tunnel to Towers Pays Mortgages for Families of 4 Officers Killed Last Week in Charlotte Shootout

“We were able to reach out to these families yesterday. We reached out to them personally and assured them, they will not pay another mortgage payment again,” John Huvane, the organization’s vice president, said.

May 6, 2024

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Tunnels to Towers Pays Off Mortgage for Slain New York Deputy’s Family

“On behalf of the CNY T2T crew, our condolences go out to the family, friends and fellow officers of Onondaga County Sherrifs Lt. Michael Hoosock and Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen,” Tunnels to Towers said.

April 18, 2024

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Michigan Woman Arrested for Shoplifting During Shop with a Cop Event

There were 75 officers in the WalMart shopping with children when the shoplifting incident reportedly occurred. Store personnel alerted a Michigan State Police trooper about the ongoing theft.

December 12, 2023

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Florida Agency Sells Sheriff on a Shelf Christmas Doll for Charity

For $20 Polk County parents can put the Sheriff Grady Judd doll next to their elf on the shelf.

November 15, 2023

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Henry Repeating Arms Donates $50k to First Responders Children’s Foundation

“The primary focus of our Guns for Great Causes program has always been about children, which is why we are extremely proud to help support such an esteemed and worthwhile organization,” says Henry Repeating Arms CEO and founder Anthony Imperato.

December 6, 2022

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Foundation Pays Off Mortgage for Family of Fallen Charlotte Officer

Officer Mia Goodwin was killed in a crash involving a tractor-trailer while she was working at a crash scene early on the morning of Dec. 22. She had just returned to duty following maternity leave.

January 25, 2022

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Retired NC Officer Bikes Thousands of Miles for Police Suicide Awareness

Retired Sergeant Christopher Lowrance’s journey started in May when he flew to Astoria, OR, and began the bike ride back to North Carolina. After months of sleeping in a hammock, eating ramen noodles and spending a lot of time alone, Lowrance returned home Sunday.

August 3, 2021

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Charity Pays off Mortgage for Slain AL Officer's Family

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is a national group that pays off the homes of officers who are killed on the job and leave children behind. The foundation plans to pay off 36 homes this holiday season.

December 29, 2020

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Shop with a Cop and COVID

Shop with a Cop will surely be considerably more difficult to execute in 2020 than in any previous year. In fact, in many places, the annual celebration bringing cops and kids together for Christmas has been outright canceled.

December 1, 2020

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Televised "Living Room" Concert to Benefit First Responders Children's Foundation

First Responders Children's Foundation has been selected as a recipient of donations made during "FOX PRESENTS THE IHEART LIVING ROOM CONCERT FOR AMERICA," a music event to pay tribute to front line first responders of the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 27, 2020

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Officer Down Memorial Ride Postponed, Police Week 5K Virtual

The Officer Down Memorial Fund has had to make significant changes to its two annual fundraisers this year.

March 27, 2020

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5.11 Recognizes 11-Year-Old Running 4 Heroes Founder as Everyday Hero

5.11, Inc., known for its purpose-built apparel, footwear, and gear, is honoring Zechariah Cartledge, 11-year-old founder of nonprofit organization Running 4 Heroes, as the latest addition to the brand's Everyday Hero program.

March 4, 2020