Tag: Nonprofit Groups

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Help Now Available for Cops with Moral Injuries
“It's not a mental health disorder I want to make that absolutely clear. Even the psychiatrists who study moral injury say it is not a mental health disorder, but it is an intense kind of suffering because you lose your sense of being a good person,” says Rita N. Brock, Ph.D., senior vice president and director of the Shay Moral Injury Center.
December 23, 2022
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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
Henry Repeating Arms CEO and founder Anthony Imperato presents a $50,000 donation to FirstResponders Children’s Foundation president and CEO Jillian Crane at the organization’s headquarters in New York City.
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Folds of Honor Expands Mission to Now Include Fallen First Responder Families
“We actually had kicked around this idea a long time ago and talked about how we both fold the flag the same way and talked about how that different sacrifice is given in different theaters," says Luke Sherman, senior vice president of outreach for Folds of Honor'
November 22, 2022
The Folds of Honor First Responder Scholarships are open to the spouse and/or dependents of a first responder who has fallen or been catastrophically injured.
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Coffee with a Cop: Simple Idea Creates “A Bridge to Communication”
"So, I grabbed a pot of coffee, and I walked around to tables and started pouring coffee. And what that did was completely changed the dynamics of the conversation."
September 6, 2022
Sgt. Chris Cognac, during his days with the Hawthorne Police Department, is shown visiting with members of the public during Coffee with a Cop.
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Children of First Responders Receive Free Counseling
“We have counselors that have been trained in the unique needs of first responders’ children. I think they have this specific kind of life, and they deal with a certain kind of stress. And so that's what we're here to address in that particular program,” Crane explains.
August 26, 2022
First Responder Children's Foundation CEO Jillian Crane is spreading the word about the new free counseling for children of first responders.
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NLEOMF to Host National Run for the Badge 5K
Traditionally held as an in-person event in Washington D.C. to kick off Police Weekend, the 2022 Run for the Badge officially begins at 9 a.m. EST, but will be 100% virtual.
August 23, 2022
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MA Police Department Teaches Kids to Swim, Funded by Fallen Officer Memorial Organizations
"There are so many waterways in the Lowell area that kids and families have access to, but there aren't always lifeguards to protect everyone, so we were interested in doing something with Lowell Police to address this issue."
August 10, 2022
Officer Christine Larocque helps one of the students practice floating.
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EOW Ride to Remember Visiting 268 Departments to Honor 608 Officers Lost in 2021
“In 2019, we lost 147 officers and we traveled to 94 departments to honor all of them. In 2020, we lost 358 and we traveled to 194 departments and a little over 23,000 miles. And this year, we're honoring 608 and traveling to 268 departments over 23,000 miles and 79 days,” says Shah.
July 13, 2022
The images of North Augusta Department of Public Safety Officer Dustin Beasley and other officers lost in 2021 are incorporated into the design of the End of Watch Ride to Remember Trailer that is currently traveling the country visiting departments that lost officers.
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CA Canine Officer Finds Help for Civilian Dog Bitten by Rattlesnake
El Cajon (CA) Police Department canine “Jester” is recovering from being stabbed while apprehending a suspect last week. While Jester was being treated, his handler noticed a dog recovering from a rattlesnake bite and decided he wanted to do something to help.
June 8, 2022
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Foundation Named for Drowned Officer Provides Cops with Water Rescue Training, Equipment
Despite having experience as a lifeguard, Officer Enmanuel “Manny” Familia lost his life in June of last year while trying to save a teenager from drowning in Worcester, MA. To honor and celebrate his life, his family started the Manny 267 Foundation.
May 11, 2022
Officer Manny Familia was known for his personality, charm, and smile. When he lost his life, he had served five years with the Worcester Police Department.
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