Why Donate?

According to the American Heart Association, the average life expectancy for a civilian is 79 years old. The average life expectancy for a Law Enforcement Officer is 57 years old.

37% of Firefighters meet the criteria for Post Traumatic Stress.

24% of Dispatchers experience Post Traumatic Stress symptoms.

Your generous gift will help these First Responder heroes and their families find the help that they need, in a beautiful, retreat setting.

How does your donation support a First Responder?

When you give to First Responders' Bridge, you are directly impacting the life of a first responder and their families, and helping them find hope and healing. We believe that if a first responder is ready to ask for help, money should not be a barrier that prevents them from taking that first step. Your donation goes toward the the expenses incurred by First Responders' Bridge to provide our retreats at no cost.  View the agenda of our next retreat to see exactly what your gift will be used for.

Ways to Donate

You can cover the cost of a specific part of the retreat, give an amount of your own choosing, or donate monthly so that you continue to help first responders throughout the year.