Help Our Heroes
Every day, our first responders put their lives on the line to protect and serve our communities. Your support can make a real impact in the lives of these brave men and women and their families, especially in times of hardship.
All proceeds from this campaign (after vendor fees) will be donated to a variety of organizations that provide essential support to first responders. These organizations offer financial assistance, mental health resources, and even emotional support dogs to help our heroes cope with the challenges they face.
On this page, you can learn more about each nonprofit we support and make a donation directly to their cause. Every donation helps ensure that first responders and their families have the resources they need during times of crisis. Together, we can show our appreciation and provide the help they deserve.
Stomping Out The Stigma is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides free counseling services to First Responders whose mental health has been compromised. Our therapists are culturally competent and can help with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, PTSD, addictions, burnout, and more.
Our services are 100% confidential and we do not furnish invoices with names, report back to any departments, or share any information with insurance companies. SOTS does not provide a diagnosis.
Our services will not affect life insurance coverage. Please reach out if you are struggling.
Welcome to the First Responders Foundation, dedicated to serving the brave men and women of the South Florida first responder community. We understand the unique challenges faced by firefighters, police officers, and paramedics in our local area, and we’re committed to providing vital support for their mental well-being.
Our mission focuses on rescuing and training therapy dogs to assist first responders dealing with PTSD, anxiety, and the emotional toll of their service. We bring these specially trained canine companions to stations and departments throughout South Florida, offering comfort and promoting healing.
Founded in 1999, the Broward Sheriff’s Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting the Broward Sheriff's Office and its personnel. The foundation focuses on four key areas:
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Anti-Terrorism: Managing federal funds for vital anti-terrorism initiatives.
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Fallen Heroes: Collecting and managing donations for memorial funds benefiting the families of fallen Broward Sheriff’s deputies and fire rescue personnel.
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Training: Funding essential training programs for Broward Sheriff’s Office personnel not covered under the county’s budget.
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Crime Prevention/Civic Education: Supporting crime prevention and civic education programs through the Broward Sheriff’s Office and other local nonprofits.
Your donations help ensure these critical efforts continue to serve our community and support those who serve us.
The PBFB is here for present and past Pompano Beach Fire Department members. We are a local 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2018 primarily through the collective contributions of its members as well as sponsorship and generous donations from citizens and the business community.
We welcome you to our page. Feel free to send us a message and give us a follow-on social media for upcoming events.
Pompano Beach Ocean Rescue is a division of Pompano Beach Fire Rescue. The beach patrol consists of 17 full-time and 25 part-time highly trained men and women who protect swimmers along 1,200 yards of beach.
All of our ocean lifeguards are certified First Responders or Emergency Medical Technicians who are trained to handle any emergency and are equipped with full basic life support equipment such as AED's and oxygen.
Our agency's lifeguard certification is provided through the United States Lifesaving Association. Ocean Rescue lifeguards receive additional training with Pompano Beach Fire Rescue.
Our ocean lifeguards also have extensive knowledge of the ocean and beach environment and are always happy to answer questions from the public.
