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Business Upturn
31-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
SERVPRO Annual Convention Raises More Than $100,000 for First Responders Children's Foundation
Gallatin, Tennessee, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The SERVPRO community raised more than $100,000 in support of the First Responder Children's Foundation (FRCF) during this year's SERVPRO Annual Convention to support the families of first responders year-round and in times of crisis. This is in addition to the Servpro Industries, LLC's partnership with the foundation, which has been in place since 2021. At Convention, SERVPRO franchisees participated in several activations to benefit FRCF, including the annual golf tournament, a silent auction, and a 'Christmas in July' initiative—designed to fund holiday care packages for children who have lost a parent in service. More than 110 members of the franchise community, board members, and executives contributed to support the Foundation's work, reflecting SERVPRO's deep-rooted commitment to first responders and their families. Maeve Colburn shared a statement to kick off the annual golf tournament, thanking the foundation and supporters like SERVPRO for their commitment to first responder families. Colburn's parents have served a combined 55 years with the Boston Police Department, and she is a rising senior at Regis College in Massachusetts. FRCF and SERVPRO surprised her with a scholarship for $7,500 to continue to pursue her nursing degree and further her dreams of becoming a forensic nurse and a nurse practitioner. 'Every dollar raised tells these families that we haven't forgotten their sacrifice,' said John Sooker, Servpro Industries, LLC President & COO. 'It's an honor to stand beside our franchisees, executives, and partners in support of the First Responder Children's Foundation and the work they do to care for our heroes' children.' The foundation engaged attendees through its booth at the trade show and an educational workshop on building meaningful partnerships with first responders. SERVPRO also hosted a mixer event to thank franchise teams engaged with FRCF and to welcome new partners to the mission. During General Sessions, FRCF President & CEO Jillian Crane recognized the Franchise Partners of the Year—SERVPRO Team Weaver (Pennsylvania) and SERVPRO Team Thole/Hulsey (Missouri and Arizona) for their support during the previous year. 'It is great to be able to thank the SERVPRO franchisees who do so much to give back to the families of first responders,' said Crane. 'SERVPRO continues to lead with purpose, compassion, and action. Whether it's a fire, natural disaster, or line-of-duty tragedy, the entire SERVPRO team is there all across America, responding to the immediate and long-term needs of first responder families. Every year, this partnership grows stronger—and so does the impact.' While the $100,000+ funds raised were incredible, the momentum behind this mission continues. Servpro Industries, LLC CEO Brett Ponton, CMO Rob Rajkowski, and Director Allison Isaacson Beahm have been instrumental champions of the FRCF partnership, encouraging continued growth and engagement across the franchise system. ABOUT FIRST RESPONDERS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION: First Responders Children's Foundation is a national foundation that provides programs and resources that address the specific needs of first responders and their families. The Foundation focuses on four key areas: scholarships, financial assistance grants, a mental health resilience program, and community engagement. The Foundation was founded 24 years ago in response to 9/11 when 800 children lost a first responder parent. Additional information about FRCF can be found at and on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @1strcf. About SERVPRO® For nearly 60 years, SERVPRO has been a trusted leader in fire and water cleanup and restoration services, construction, mold mitigation, biohazard and pathogen remediation. SERVPRO's professional services network of more than 2,300 individually owned and operated franchises spans the United States and Canada, responding to property damage emergencies large and small – from million-square-foot commercial facilities to individual homes. When disaster strikes, homeowners, business owners and major insurance companies alike rely on SERVPRO to help make it 'Like it never even happened.' Attachments FRCF, SERVPRO present scholarship check to Maeve Colburn FRCF at SERVPRO Convention Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Associated Press
18-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
SERVPRO Presents Disaster Relief Grant to L.A. County First Responder Family
Los Angeles, California, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SERVPRO, a leader in residential and commercial cleanup, restoration and construction, presented a $10,000 Disaster Relief Grant to Kelsey Hickok, an EMT with the Los Angeles County Fire Department's Lifeguard Division who lost her home during the recent wildfires, during the JM Eagle LA Championship event. The grant is part of SERVPRO's ongoing partnership with the First Responders Children's Foundation (FRCF) to provide support for first responder families. Hickok, her husband, and her two children, ages 4 and 2, lost their home in the Palisades fire, evacuating safely with only two bags of possessions. They lost everything else, including photos, memorabilia, clothes, shoes, toys, furniture, and their community. 'SERVPRO has been aligned with the brave work done by our first responders for quite some time,' said John Sooker, president of Servpro Industries, LLC. 'We wish it were under better circumstances, but when called to help, we jump at the opportunity to give back as a way to say thank you for all they do for our communities.' 'Working with FRCF, they have helped us be able to donate directly to the families of first responders – whether that is after natural disasters that have impacted emergency personnel directly, to the families that have lost a loved one in the line of duty, or by providing gifts to first responder communities during the holidays.' SERVPRO, the official cleanup and restoration company of the LPGA and PGA TOUR, helps support first responders by sponsoring the SERVPRO Hero Outpost during select dates throughout the season. In addition to providing complimentary tickets to first responders and a guest to the tournament, they are welcome to relax in the Hero Outpost with food and drinks. During pro-am events, the company also sponsors the SERVPRO Mulligan Hole. Volunteers sell 'mulligans,' or do-overs, to reinforce the company's slogan, 'Like it never even happened.' Funds raised at these events go directly to supporting the families of first responders through FRCF scholarships, natural disaster grants, and programs such as the Toy Express. Recently, SERVPRO HQ and its Southern California-based franchises provided more than 20 first responder grants and thousands of items to the first responder community affected by the devastating wildfires. If you would like to donate to the SERVPRO Disaster Relief Fund, you can make secure contributions on FRCF's website. ABOUT FIRST RESPONDERS CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION First Responders Children's Foundation is a national foundation that provides programs and resources that address the specific needs of first responders and their families. The Foundation focuses on four key areas: Scholarships, Financial Assistance Grants, a Mental Health Resilience Program, and Community Engagement. The Foundation was founded 23 years ago in response to 9/11 when 800 children lost a first responder parent. Additional information about FRCF can be found at and on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @1strcf. About SERVPRO® For more than 55 years, SERVPRO has been a trusted leader in fire and water cleanup and restoration services, construction, mold mitigation, biohazard and pathogen remediation. SERVPRO's professional services network of more than 2,300 individually owned and operated franchises spans the United States and Canada, responding to property damage emergencies large and small – from million-square-foot commercial facilities to individual homes. When disaster strikes, homeowners, business owners and major insurance companies alike rely on SERVPRO to make it 'Like it never even happened.' Attachments Kim Brooks Servpro Industries, LLC 615-451-0200 [email protected]
