First Responders Children's Foundation supports the children and families of first responders through college scholarships and special grants.
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Police Officer Kristen Yeager was killed in a vehicle crash while responding to assist another agency, leaving behind her husband and three children. We were honored to provide a bereavement grant to ease the immediate financial burden and stand with her family.
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Behind every first responder is a family carrying the weight of their service. We’re grateful to #motorolasolutionsfoundation @MSIFoundation for supporting our Mental Health Resiliency Program & wellness retreats, helping first responder families connect, heal & build resilience.
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As the proud mom of two FRCF scholars, Tabatha has supported her children as they pursue their goals and build their futures. Now, thanks to @Midas International’s Project Spark, her family has been gifted a refurbished vehicle—bringing peace of mind to their everyday lives.
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25 years after September 11, we continue to honor the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice. But honoring their legacy means more than looking back—it means standing with the first responders and the families who sacrifice alongside them: 1stRCF.org/Donate
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The people behind our mission make everything we do possible. Today, we’re excited to welcome a new face to our team! We’re grateful to have them join us and look forward to the passion, talent, and impact they’ll bring to our mission. ❤️💙
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When first responders face a crisis of their own, we answer the call. A police officer and father of 5 fell behind on bills after taking time off to care for his family. We stepped in to pay their electrical bills and keep the lights on. Help us help them: 1stRCF.org/Donate
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📣📣📣 BIG NEWS! @jonstewart is BACK as host (and emcee) of the FRCF National First Responders Day Roll Call of Heroes ceremony live from Times Square on October 28th! NFRD is Presented by @TMobile. Thanks to Event Co-Chairs @johnfeal2 & Tom Harris.
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One year ago today, three York County police officers were killed and two other officers were seriously wounded in the deadliest single incident for U.S. law enforcement in 2025. In the days that followed, we alongside @CSX were able to offer support to the families.
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Honoring the GOATs who answer the call ❤️💙 Wear your support with the @goatusa1 Heroes Collection! For every shirt or sweatshirt sold, $5 supports FRCF and first responder families. Wear it proud. Give back. Honor the heroes. Tag someone who answers the call!
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On #NationalPoliceWomanDay, we proudly honor the women in blue who serve with courage, strength & dedication. 💙 Thank you for answering the call and protecting our communities. We’re proud to support you and your families—and we’ll always be here when you need us.
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25 years later, we remember. We honor the lives lost on 9/11, the heroes who ran toward danger & those lost to 9/11-related illnesses. As FRCF marks 25 years, our promise remains: to always be there for first responder children. We will #neverforget.
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Twenty-five years after 9/11, we continue to stand with first responder families. CEO Jillian Crane joined @fox5ny Good Day NY with @rosannascotto & @danbowensfox5 to reflect on our legacy and our mission. Honor their sacrifice with a $9.11 donation: 1stRCF.org
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Twenty-five years later, we remember. ❤️💙
Join us in honoring those lost on 9/11:
📍9/10, 3 PM | Empty Sky — Jersey City
📍9/12, 10 AM | Reading of the Names — Nesconset
📍9/12, 10 AM | Holding Frames — Lower Manhattan
Honor their courage. Carry their legacy. #NeverForget
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Our first responders are always there for us. Sometimes, they need us too. A 911 dispatcher and mom of four faced eviction while grieving a parent and navigating job-related anxiety. FRCF stepped in to help keep her family safely housed. Help us help them: 1stRCF.org/Donate
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Our Mental Health & Resiliency Program is now in Washington—our 10th state! ❤️💙 We’re grateful to @Centerstone for their continued partnership and @SeattleFire for their support as we bring free mental health services to more first responder children. 1stRCF.org/mental-health
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Join us tomorrow at T-Mobile Park! Stop by the Hot Corner before the @Mariners game with @TMobile & @SeattleFire for FREE Squishmallows, games, raffles & fun with first responders! Free and open to the public—bring the family and join the fun! ⚾🎉
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A FREE trip to Anaheim is calling! 🎉 Thanks to @ShopGOVX & @visitanaheim, your donation to FRCF enters you to win a family getaway valued at $7,500: 1strcf.org/govx-contest
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A 911 dispatcher and mom lost her home in a fire, leaving her and her daughter with nowhere to go. FRCF responded with Emergency Financial Assistance to secure a new apartment and a safe place to begin again. We answer when they need us most. Donate today: 1STRCF.ORG
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Watch FRCF President & CEO @JillianFRCF and scholar Natalie Reisman discuss 9/11’s lasting impact on first responder families and Natalie’s loss of her father to 9/11-related cancer. Thank you to @fox5ny, Natalie and @NatashaVermaTV for helping ensure we #NeverForget.
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We’re proud to welcome John Newman, President & CEO of @Progress_Rail, to our Board of Directors! John brings leadership, passion & a commitment to community. We’re grateful for his & Progress Rail's dedication to first responder families and excited to grow our impact together.
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