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2023 Run 4 the Hills for First Responders registration is open!
Celebrating our 10th anniversary, we hope you will join us on September 30 for our biggest fundraising event of year, Read More »
Press Release: Hero Fund America Fund Announces Grant Round for First Responders
Hero Fund America (HFA) Fund is seeking applications for its First Responder Grant Round from organizations in New York and other states.
2023 Open Grant Round for First Responders begins May 1
Hero Fund America will receive applications for its 2023 Grant Round from May 1 – June 30, 2023. Please follow Read More »
2023 Lake Champlain Tour for First Responders
Welcome to the 7th annual Hero Fund America Tour for First Responders. This years Lake Champlain Tour will begin in Plattsburgh, NY on Read More »
Hero Fund America announces 2023 events
Hero Fund America is proud to officially announce our 2023 fundraising events.
9th annual Run 4 the Hills for First Responders: we thank you!
With over 300 registrants, multiple duty gear teams, 100+ volunteers & generous fundraising support, the 9th annual Run 4 the Read More »
Hero Fund America Fund Announces 2022 Grant Recipients
Hero Fund America Fund (HFA), a field-of-interest fund of the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, today announced $15,000 in awards for first-responder organizations across the country.
Registration opens July 1 for the 9th annual Run 4 The Hills For First Responders
We hope you will join us in Sharon Springs, NY on October 1 and help support our first responders!
Reminder: 2022 Grant Applications Open
Annual grant round that supports the education, training, lifesaving equipment and mental health needs of first responders open until June 30.

“At some point everyone will need the help of a first responder. HFA is here to help those who help us.”
ZMK Construction, Apalachin, NY
Sponsor/Corporate Partner

“What HFA provided for the members of Boston EMS and their families after the Boston Marathon bombings is a feeling of appreciation that we could never be able to pay back. We are forever grateful. Today the HFA Fund provides the assistance needed to support training, education and equipment needs for emergency service departments.”
Lt. Paul J O′Brien
Boston Emergency Medical Services

“As a former Emergency Medical Dispatcher/911 Call taker, Hero Fund America has given me a purpose. I have watched First Responders struggle on a daily basis with faulty equipment or lack of training due to budget restrictions. I can now give back and raise money to give them what they need so they can focus on being our heroes.”
Jolene Costa
Donor

“The work of first responders is imperative to our mission of keeping children safe in their home communities. Hero Fund America’s dedication to providing grants for training and equipment to these warriors is an essential part of creating a better future for our youth and families.”
Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth

“Thanks to Hero Fund America, our police department was able to purchase first aid kits for our campus patrol units, which will help to assure the safety of our students, faculty and staff on campus.”