Sometimes people give to charity because of a personal connection to the cause. Other times, they come across a charity's mission through acquaintances. Such is the case for financial advisor Mike Waters, of Professional Advisory Services, who will be attending this year's LAFD Invitational golf tournament for the first time to support the Widows, Orphans & Disabled … [Read more...] about Putting Generosity First
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Off Road & On Target
A third-generation LAFD member, Captain Craig White has had an impressive career since he joined the department in 1986. He's been involved in the FEMA US&R Program (CATF-1) since 1994 and was deployed to New York City on 9/11 and the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. He also was deployed as the Logistics Section Chief to a number of natural disasters including Hurricanes … [Read more...] about Off Road & On Target
Generosity You Can Bank On
Most charities need the support of the community in order to be successful. Luckily, the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen's Fund has fantastic supporters, including the Wells Fargo Philanthropy Group, the Jalapeno Sponsor for the 2013 El Coyote Café's Hot & Spicy Firefighters Salsa Competition. "We couldn't have done it without Wells Fargo Philanthropy Group," … [Read more...] about Generosity You Can Bank On
Turning Loss Into Advocacy
Many of the supporters of the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen's Fund are all too familiar with the concept of loss in their own lives. Among our ranks of donors and volunteers are those who have lost a spouse, parent or other family member and wish to help those dealing with similar tragedies in their own lives. The law firm Hiepler & Hiepler, a sponsor of the 2013 … [Read more...] about Turning Loss Into Advocacy
From NY with Love
Over the past 169 years, the New York Life Insurance Company (NYL) has built a stellar reputation for always being there for those in need during times of crisis. Berge Kallibjian and Ted Miller are hoping to continue that tradition of care and support by forging a relationship with the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund. “New York Life encourages us to go and find … [Read more...] about From NY with Love