CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 14, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- On April 29th, 2024,
the Charlotte community lost four
law enforcement heroes in the line of duty. In response to this
tragedy, the community has rallied to support the families of the
fallen and show gratitude for their sacrifice. The First Responders
Action Group, powered by The Independence Fund, has raised over
$32,000, which will go directly to
the families of the fallen officers.
"I cannot find the words to express the heartbreak and anger I
feel in the wake of the loss of these four brave men who sacrificed
their lives serving their community," said Clark Pennington,
Executive Director of the First Responders Action Group. "The only
silver lining in this dark and trying time is the overwhelming
support the families of the fallen have received from small local
businesses and individuals. I am proud to be part of a community
that has come together to offer their support in a meaningful
way."
The Pledge Project, an initiative for businesses and
organizations to make a Pledge to assist in their areas, has
rallied the Charlotte community.
The following families and restaurants have made donations to
different police divisions: Hickory Tavern, Sweet Lew's BBQ,
Red Rocks Birkdale & Strawberry
Hill, Shomars, Muchachos Tacos, The Blossoming Kitchen, Green
Brothers, Queen City Crunch, Nanas Porch CLT, The Shook Family, A
La Minute NC, The Stewart, Hayward, Hood, Coleman, Crocker, Fisher,
Harper, Thompson, Galea, and Russell families.
Through the Pledge Project, Law enforcement personnel can also
enjoy complimentary food and drinks at the following Clean Juice
locations: Rea Farms, Stonecrest, Kingsley, Matthews, Southend, Uptown, Birkdale,
Davidson, Mooresville, and Concord Mills. They can also
visit Sips & Dips Promenade, Virtuoso Bread Waxhaw, Raw Crunch
& Coffee Indian Trail, Sorella Coffee
Monroe, The Peoples Market Elizabeth, Noble Smoke CLT, Sweet
Lew's BBQ Belmont, and 1900 Mexican Grill CLT for the same
offer.
Burn Boot Camp is offering 2 free weeks to law enforcement
officers and their spouses at seven locations. Sugar Creek Brewery
is offering a 50% discount on all purchases.
ABOUT THE INDEPENDENCE FUND:
Founded in the halls of Walter Reed National Military Medical
Center, The Independence Fund was born to care for our nation's
most catastrophically wounded surviving service members from the
Global War on Terror. With an expansion to caring for the
warfighter's family and all generations of wounded, ill, and
injured heroes. The Independence Fund stands in the gap to help
combat Veterans, active military, and wartime Allies with unmet
needs. By restoring independence to those who sacrificed their
independence so that we can remain a nation of freedom, The
Independence Fund deploys tangible programs to restore our
Veterans' and families' physical, spiritual, and emotional health.
Known for the hallmark all-terrain track wheelchair program, The
Independence Fund has provided over 2,600 trackchairs to severely
wounded American heroes.
ABOUT FIRST RESPONDERS ACTION GROUP:
The cornerstone program of FRAG is the Veterans Justice
Initiative, which was founded after realizing the profound impact
law enforcement or first responders can have on Veterans in crisis.
The full inception story is here, but the program has been
developed to train law enforcement to recognize key signs of
Veterans suffering from PTSD and service-related substance abuse,
understand how to interact with them to de-escalate situations, and
ultimately help them find resources for mental health
crises.
ABOUT THE PLEDGE PROJECT:
The Pledge Project, based in Charlotte, NC, is a volunteer-based
organization committed to improving the Charlotte community and surrounding areas. By
continuously supporting various nonprofit organizations, The Pledge
Project aims to increase well-being for our neighbors and
city.
Media Contact:
TIF Communications
tifcommunications@independencefund.org
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SOURCE The Independence Fund