Little Rock launches new ‘Love Your Firefighters' fundraising initiative
LITTLER ROCK, Ark. – On Monday, Little Rock officials announced a new fundraising initiative called 'Love Your Firefighters' that encourages residents to support firefighters in the city with new furniture, equipment and supplies at the city's 22 fire stations.
The initiative is a way for anyone to give back to those that risk their lives every day for residents of the city through tax-deductible donations made on the city's website with 100 percent of the money raised going to improvements at Little Rock fire stations.
'We are 100 percent supportive of our firefighters and the work they do, and the city will always prioritize our public safety needs,' Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. said. 'Still, we know there are deferred maintenance issues at many of our fire stations, and we are so appreciative of the significant numbers of requests we have received from community members about how to help. Through this initiative, residents who feel compelled to 'answer the call' to give back to our firefighters can do so securely through our online portal or by check. Every penny of their donation will support our Little Rock firefighters. I appreciate Directors Capi Peck, Joan Adcock and Vice Mayor BJ Wyrick for taking the lead on this important project.'
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City officials said that after the Board of Directors' budget discussions last year, many residents reached out to ask how they could help with fire station improvements, with some already donating desks, chairs and other equipment.
'This is a true grassroots collaborative effort to make sure we rally around our firefighters so that they have better spaces to live, train and rest while they are serving our city,' Director Capi Peck said. 'We owe it to these hard-working men and women to improve their quality of life and love where our heroes live.'
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According to officials, the city's fire stations need upgrades to rest areas, ceiling fans, bed frames, washing machines, lounge chairs, benches and more.
To learn more about the initiative and how to donate, .
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