Tag: Police Charities

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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

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Cops and Kids

There's a special relationship between society's guardians and its youngest members.

March 2, 2020

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The Lighthouse: Cops Are a Beacon for American Kids

Cops have a truly unique opportunity to be the lighthouse that guides little ships—our children—giving them immediate safety, guiding them to future security, and finding them safe harbor.

February 28, 2020

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Connecticut Officer, Firefighter Square Off in Chicken Wing Eating Contest

With the goal of receiving $1,000 to donate to the charity of the agency's choice, a firefighter with the Manchester Fire Department and an officer with the Manchester Police Department stared down two giant platters of barbeque chicken wings at a local grocery store on Wednesday morning.

January 24, 2020

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Community Rallies to Help Connecticut Department's Toy Drive

The Clinton Police Department said on social media, "We are in desperate need of toy donations!! With just under a week to go for our collection."

December 17, 2019