Oronoque Village Gives Back: Supporting the California Fires

Oronoque Village Condominium Association in Stratford, Connecticut, will be raising funds to aid in relief efforts for the deadly California wildfires. As one of the largest 55+ communities in Connecticut, we are proud to support this cause by donating to the California Fire Foundation.

The California Fire Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, provides emotional and financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters, firefighters, and the communities they protect. Formed in 1987 by California Professional Firefighters, the Foundation’s mandate includes an array of survivor assistance projects and community initiatives:

1. California Firefighters Memorial: The Foundation designed, built, and maintains this unique memorial to fallen firefighters at the State Capitol in Sacramento. Every year, the Foundation holds a special annual ceremony to commemorate the bravery of those who lost their lives in the line of duty.

2. Firefighters and Their Families: The Foundation supplies emergency support to departments and families of firefighters killed or injured in the line of duty through the California Firefighters Benevolent Fund. It also provides educational assistance to the children of fallen firefighters through the California Firefighters Endowment and Daniel A. Terry Scholarship Program. Additionally, the Foundation offers grants to individuals who demonstrate financial hardship to take the FCTC Candidate Physical Ability Test or written exam, which are recognized standards for physical and educational testing and recruitment within the fire service.

3. Victim Assistance: The Foundation’s Supplying Aid to Victims of Emergency (SAVE) program delivers immediate, short-term relief to survivors of fires or other natural disasters throughout California. In collaboration with the California Fire Foundation, firefighters distribute gift cards in the amount of $250 to eligible survivors to help them purchase basic necessities such as medicine, food, or clothing.

4. Community Improvement: The Foundation supplies public safety resources and conducts outreach and education about fire safety issues through its Firefighters On Your Side program. Furthermore, it contributes to other organizations that aim to enhance and improve California communities.

For more information, visit www.cafirefoundation.org