Throughout the year, the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firefighter’s Fund receives generous donations from a variety of parties—and sometimes, from the unlikeliest of donors. This year, the Fund received a sizable donation from the La Paz Fishing Group, an informal collective of about twenty mostly retired members whose annual trips to the under-the-radar resort town of … [Read more...] about Quite the Catch: Firefighters Fish for Funds
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Law Offices of Esther Hopkins, P.C.
Estate and Business Succession Planning Estate Planning Attorney Esther Hopkins not only helps our charity in its mission to protect firefighters and their families as a kind and generous sponsor of our 2021 LA Fire Hero Squad, she also helps people protect themselves and their families through the work she does day in and day out. Protecting the People You Love and the … [Read more...] about Law Offices of Esther Hopkins, P.C.
Kaiser Permanente
Our Mission Kaiser Permanente exists to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We are dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, and health education. Permanente Medicine is physician-led health care delivered to Kaiser Permanente patients and members with compassion and respect, by … [Read more...] about Kaiser Permanente
Duty to Act Coffee
Oh, the power of a crappy cup of Joe! Folsom Firefighter/Paramedic, Eli Held was fed up and frustrated with what he calls, “dirt coffee.” In other words, the really, really bad coffee, regularly served in fire stations. Delicious and hearty, gourmet meals are known to come out of those famous firehouse kitchens, but when it comes to coffee, let’s just say, … [Read more...] about Duty to Act Coffee
Straws For Heroes
Outside of their regular jobs, Kevin Van Klaveren and his wife originally wanted to start their own non-profit for fallen law enforcement officers and firefighters. They encountered challenges in the building stages. Along the way, his wife and her friend turned to the idea of reusable straws. Instead of starting their own non-profit, they switch to the straws as a … [Read more...] about Straws For Heroes