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NEWS & UPDATES
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.
2022 Open Grant Round for First Responders
UTICA, NY – Hero Fund America (HFA) Fund, a field-of-interest fund of the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, has announced that its annual grant round that supports the education, training, lifesaving equipment and mental health needs of first responders will be held from May 1 – June 30. Grant recipients will be notified by the end of July.
Just 2 weeks left to register for the June 3-5 Covered Bridges Tour
Just a friendly reminder to get yourselves registered before May 3! Register here or forward this email to a friend or first Read More »
REGISTRATION is OPEN for the Covered Bridges Tour!
You won’t want to miss this…without a doubt our most scenic tour assembled to date! For event information & to Read More »
HERO FUND AMERICA Covered Bridges Tour Registration opens April 1!
This scenic 2 day driving adventure starts on June 3, 2022 and includes 10 covered bridges.
2022 Hero Fund America Covered Bridges Tour: June 3-5
We are so excited to announce the 5th annual Tour for First Responders! This years two day scenic Tour throughout Read More »
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Please consider a tax-deductible year-end contribution to Hero Fund America.
Mountain Eagle article: Run 4 The Hills For First Responders
Coverage of the Run 4 The Hills For First Responders by The Mountain Eagle.
Times Union writes about Run for the Hills
The 2021 Hero Fund America's Run 4 for the Hills First Responders, held here Saturday in and around the American Hotel, was the most successful yet, according to Duty Gear Challenge Coordinator Patricia Johnstone.

“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.”