Your donation to the California Fire Foundation makes a tangible difference in the lives of firefighters, their families, and communities impacted by wildfires and other natural disasters.
Here’s how your contribution is put to work:
Here’s how your contribution is put to work:
- Firefighters and Their Families: Provides immediate financial assistance through the Supplying Aid to Victims of Emergency (SAVE) program, helping families recover essentials like food, clothing, and shelter in the wake of disasters.
- Scholarships: Funds educational scholarships for children and spouses of fallen firefighters, ensuring their loved ones have the resources to pursue their dreams despite the loss of a parent or partner.
- Line-of-Duty Death Assistance: Offers critical financial and emotional support to families of firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice, covering funeral expenses and providing long-term aid.
- Community Recovery: Supports programs to rebuild communities devastated by fire, including grants for recovery efforts, fire prevention education, and mental health resources for survivors.
- Memorials and Tributes: Honors fallen heroes through memorial events and the California Firefighters Memorial, ensuring their legacy and sacrifice are never forgotten.