Who are we and what do we do?
Hearts of Fire was established in response to families of Firefighters who wish to have a support group in times of need, and to work toward strengthening the bond among the firefighter family community.
We partnered with the Denver Firefighters Protective Association (DFPA) and have taken over the management of the Denver Firefighters Relief Fund. We have successfully received our 501c3 non-profit status, and are actively working on various fundraisers. Monies raised through donations and fundraisers are used for the benefit of critically ill or injured firefighters and their families, in addition, we provide a holiday basket to the families of Firefighters who have passed away during the year; we try to learn as much as we can about the family so we can customize the basket to their likes and interests.
We have completed our first cookbook; contact any of the Hearts of Fire Board members to get your copy, the books are $15.00. We also have beanie Dalmatians for $10.00. Cookbooks and Dalmatians are available from any Board Member and limited supplies are available at the Credit Union.
Hearts of Fire has a line item deduction through payroll. Your contribution along with our various fundraising activities would allow us to be very generous when assisting a firefighter family in their time of need. If you are interested in donating on a regular basis to the fund, please fill out the enclosed form and fax or mail it to us, or contact Ida in Payroll.
This fund has been established to benefit the Denver Firefighters Protective Association members and their families. Your contribution of time, money, or both, is important in keeping this fund active and successful. We are in need of board representation as well as members.
Our monthly meeting is held on the third Saturday of every month at 9:00am at the Association Building at 2342 Broadway. We are in need volunteers to help out for various fundraising activities, as well as volunteers who would be able to offer assistance in the event of a large-scale emergency.
In addition to fundraising activities, Hearts of Fire has worked with the city to complete a large-scale emergency disaster plan. Hearts of Fire will be an active participant in the planning of a line of duty service and will be in charge of making sure that all Firefighter family members have a special seating area in the church.
Please contact any of the Executive Board Members listed below for further information:
Linda Arellano - President
9189 S. Fox Fire Way
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
303-683-2898
Heartsoffire1@hotmail.com
Cathy Walker – Vice President
2935 S. Eaton St.
Denver, CO 80227
303-989-6590
cwalker004@comcast.net
Sheri Whelan – Vice President
12976 Harmony Pkwy
Westminster, CO 80234
303-469-4777
sheri7lynn@comcast.net
Rachel Case – Secretary
3236 Fernleaf Ct.
Castle Rock, CO 80109
303-663-2798
Casefam4@msn.com
Arvada, CO 80003
303-650-1925
ryssbypioneer@aol.com
Firefighter Relief Fund Guidelines:
v Critical Health Related Hardship
v Active or Retired Member of the Denver Firefighters Protective Association and their eligible dependants may apply.
v Up to ¾ of the fund may be used each year.
v The amount received by the recipient will be flexible as the fund grows
v All aid is confidential at all times.
v Hearts of Fire President will contact the individual to advise the status of the benefit.
v Any member may nominate another member based on need.
v The nomination form is available by contacting Hearts of Fire Executive Board Member for an application.
I will donate $______________ on a monthly basis to the Denver Firefighters Protective Association Firefighter Relief Fund, dba Hearts of Fire.
Signature: __________________________________
Name: ____________________________________
SSN Number: _______________
Firehouse: ________________
Shift: _____________
Other: _________________________
Work Phone: _______________
Home phone: _______________
E-mail: ____________________
I would be interested in being a Hearts of Fire Volunteer ____ Board Member: ______
Name: _______________________
Home Phone: _______________ Work Phone: ____________
Area of Interest: _____________________________
I am interested in purchasing __________Cookbooks at $15.00 and/or
Dalmatian Beanies at $10.00
Additional cost for shipping $5.00 (per order—not item)
Name: ______________________
Home Phone: _________________
Work Phone:__________________
Please fax your response to 888-671-7054 (this is a private fax number), or mail to:
Hearts of Fire
9189 S. Fox Fire Way
Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129
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