Matthew McKnight Dennis Mendenhall Memorial Scholarship I recently graduated from Thousand Oaks High School and I am planning to attend Moorpark College with a major in Health Sciences. I am also planning to take fire science and technology courses. I will then transfer to a University and I will follow my father’s footsteps in becoming a Paramedic. I am currently in the … [Read more...] about 2019 Memorial Scholarship Winner
Donations In Action
Hidden Heroes: Family Support Group
As our LAFD heroes put themselves at risk, some lesser-known heroes are always alongside them. These are the wives, husbands, sons and daughters, who sacrifice so much, yet ask for so little in return. Family members like Valerie Lawrence, who now is dedicated to helping others coping with the loss of a fallen firefighter. Read more about Your Donations in Action … [Read more...] about Hidden Heroes: Family Support Group
2017 Memorial Scholarship Winners
Whenever there is a need the Memorial Scholarship Award is awarded to a dependent of a Los Angeles Firemen's Relief Association member who passed away while serving as an active Los Angeles City Fire Department member. Your kind donations to the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter's Fund helps our charity carry out this program. Lauren McKnight What college, … [Read more...] about 2017 Memorial Scholarship Winners
Family Support Group
The LAFRA Family Support Group was created in 2018, to assist those who have lost a loved one, either active or retired, helping them through the difficult transition from spouse to widow or widower. The grieving process can be painful and surviving family members must take on many arduous tasks, often with no advance notice. From funeral arrangements to mountains of … [Read more...] about Family Support Group
2016 Memorial Scholarship Winners
Whenever there is a need the Memorial Scholarship Award is awarded to a dependent of a Los Angeles Firemen's Relief Association member who passed away while serving as an active Los Angeles City Fire Department member. Your kind donations to the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen's Fund helps our charity carry out this program. Matthew Proost - Memorial … [Read more...] about 2016 Memorial Scholarship Winners