Sylvania Firefighters IAFF Local 2243 Charities
a 501(c)(3) organization
Sylvania Firefighters Local 2243 Charities is a 501c3 organization founded to help those in times of need in various ways. Firefighters/Emergency Medical Professionals are in a unique position to help identify people in the community who need a helping hand, and this organization is a bona fide way to help. Not only do our efforts affect those closest to us in the community we serve everyday, but our outreach expands nationally and even internationally. Through direct and indirect contributions, The Sylvania Firefighter Local 2243 Charities have been able to help assist and support many people and organizations including, but not limited to:
- Sylvania Area Family Services (SAFS)
- Sylvania Community Action Team (SCAT)
- Various Northview and Southview programs
- Band/ Orchestra
- After Prom
- Athletic Boosters
- Theater
- Dance Gold Event
- Med Tech Programs
- Muscular Dystrophy Association
- St Jude Children’s Hospital
- Victory Center
- Racing for Recovery
- Sylvania Township Safety Fair
- Ronald Mcdonald House
- Many other local athletic teams/ club programs
100% of funds raised from our fundraising events go to help others. If you would like to donate time, talent or treasure at one of our events please contact us. We would like to thank all of our past and continued business and individuals that support us so that we can bring help to those in need.
MDA
Giving Muscular Dystrophy the Boot
For more than 65 years, Fill the Boot has been a strong fire fighter tradition – giving families with muscular dystrophy in hometowns across America hope for the future and support for today.
For more than 60 years, our members have been working hard for MDA, filling the boot on behalf of this great charity. They know that what they do truly makes a difference in the lives of so many. Until there is a cure, we plan to continue the partnership.
Sylvania Area Family Services
Sylvania Area Family Services, Inc. (SAFS) is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1967 by a coalition of concerned citizens living within the Huntington Farms neighborhood, and is organized to provide support services that strengthen families in the greater community. Currently, our programs include our Harvest Program: food distribution, Senior Government Commodities, Youth Diversion, and Summer Enrichment Camp. Our client families benefit from rent/utility assistance, adult computer education, health and wellness, nutrition, supplemental school supplies, summer enrichment camp, and our well-known Youth Diversion Program, all resulting in an impact on over 6,500 individuals – children and adults – per year.