The Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation (FEHSF)
will host its Ridge Awards Fundraising Gala at The Plaza in
New York City on Wednesday, September 18, benefitting federal
agents and their families in times of need. The event will bring
together key figures from federal law enforcement, celebrities, and
philanthropists for an evening of recognition and fundraising.
NEW
YORK, Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On
September 18, celebrities, heads of
Federal Law Enforcement agencies, and philanthropists will come
together at the Plaza Hotel in New York
City to support Federal Agents and their families at the
Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation's (FEHSF) Ridge
Awards Gala.
"FEHSF's emergency grants mean more than
just financial stability," said Montanaro. "At an incredibly dark
time, they let you know that someone notices, cares, and has your
back."
The Ridge Awards Gala, named in honor of Tom Ridge, the first Secretary of the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security, helps fund FEHSF's work as the
"Financial First Responder" for Federal Agents and their families,
providing direct emergency grants for those affected by financial
hardship, natural disasters, medical diagnoses, and both accidental
and on-the-job injury or death.
FEHSF CEO Will Montanaro's
experience as a grant recipient deeply influenced his path to
leadership at the Foundation. After the devastating loss of his
wife Jacqueline, a supervisory U.S. Customs and Border Protection
officer, and their daughter Madelyn in a 2023 house fire, Montanaro
received crucial support from FEHSF, which ultimately inspired him
to take on his current role.
"FEHSF's emergency grants mean more than just financial
stability," said Montanaro. "At an incredibly dark time, they let
you know that someone notices, cares, and has your back."
Among the attendees joining Montanaro at the Ridge Awards Gala
will be founding Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge, former Pennsylvania Governor Mark Schweiker, former New York Governor David Paterson, and Chris Hansen (Dateline NBC, To Catch a
Predator).
The Gala will also honor distinguished leaders whose work has
significantly impacted federal agents, their families, and the
broader community. This year's honorees include Michael Dowling, President & CEO of
Northwell Health; former Congressman Peter
King; Don Erickson, CEO of
the Security Industry Association; and Leonore Karafa, Partner at First In.
Cocktails will begin at 6:00pm,
with the reception and program beginning at 7:00pm in the main ballroom. Both silent and live
auctions will take place throughout the evening, with all proceeds
benefitting FEHSF.
For more information on the Ridge Awards Gala, please click
here.
About FEHSF
The Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation is a
non-profit humanitarian, apolitical and patriotic 501(c)(3)
corporation, formed as a private/public partnership of concerned
business leaders and former and current high-ranking Federal Law
Enforcement officials. FEHSF's mission is to provide emergency
funding to the Federal Law Enforcement Community within 24-48 hours
of notification. FEHSF provides financial support to families of
Agents and Officers who are seriously injured or killed in the line
of duty protecting the nation's citizens or enforcing our laws.
Additionally, FEHSF supports those Agents or Agents' families
during times of personal difficulties, tragedies, or financial
hardship.
Media Contact
Solomon Howard, FEHSF,
7274201115, solomon@redbanyan.com, https://www.fehsf.org/
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