"The thinking is, ‘We’re called on to help everyone else — we aren’t the ones who should need the help.' No one wants to admit that they have a concern or an issue. But the cumulative effect of what we see in the fire service day to day, without having a way to offload some of that stuff, is obviously becoming a larger issue."
The need is clear. Friends of Firefighters is meeting that need for NYC firefighters and their families. We ask you to join us.
It is because of our supporters that Friends of Firefighters has been able to:
- expand our counseling and wellness staff so that services are offered in all five boroughs and Long Island;
- develop our outreach team to continue to visit the 222 FDNY firehouses regularly, ensuring that firefighters and their families are aware of our services;
- provide direct and confidential counseling and wellness services free of charge to active and retired FDNY firefighters and their families;
- hear stories such as this one from a firefighter and his wife who were facing marital troubles after his retirement, and sought out Friends of Firefighters to get them through it:
"Retirement was harder than I thought. I missed the camaraderie of the firehouse, my kids and wife weren't used to having me around so much, and I didn't know what to do with my day. It affected my relationship with my wife, even after 30 years of marriage. Couples counseling at Friends of Firefighters really helped us work through our problems together and resulted in bringing me closer to our kids. Plus, I've been volunteering at FoF with other retired men and women, which has given me a purpose to my day again."
At this time of giving we ask you, on behalf of those who run in when everyone else runs out, to assist our Bravest and their families by making as generous a gift as possible to Friends of Firefighters today. Thank you to those of you who have already including us in your year-end giving.
Or mail your contribution to 199 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Checks should be made out to Friends of Firefighters
With best holiday and New Year wishes,
Nancy Carbone, Founder & Executive Director
Friends of Firefighters is dedicated to addressing the physical, mental health and wellness needs of New York City's firefighters. Our ongoing mission is to provide long-term support and services through confidential counseling, wellness services, and other assistance required by firefighters and their families. If you or a family member would like to know more about our services, contact us.
Friends of Firefighters is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation. Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Upon request, a copy of our most recent financial report may be obtained by writing to us at 199 Van Brunt Street, NY 11231 or by writing to the NYS Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, at 120 Broadway, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10271.
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