VOLUNTEER
Join our team of Volunteers!
Your time and talent can bring hope, joy, and support to those who need it most.
- Make a real impact
- Bring smiles and hope
- Flexible Opportunities
See the Difference We’re Making
750
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Total number of children impacted
1200
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Number of volunteers
$ 4
M+
To uplifting families and fulfilling our mission
165
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Local chapters
Compassion Through Connection
Every child battling a critical illness faces a tough fight, and we’re committed to giving our all to support them by bringing hope, joy, and strength to their journey.
Project Fire Buddies on WGN Chicago: Providing More Good Days
Chief Personnel Officer Kevyn Holdefer joined WGN Chicago’s Brhett Vickery and Marcus Leshock to highlight the powerful impact of Project Fire Buddies, a heartwarming initiative supporting children with critical illnesses.
Ignite the Light Gala
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Your support means the world to us! We thank everyone who attended the Gala. We thank all of our generous sponsors. We thank our hardworking volunteers. We thank our amazing donors. We thank those who donated raffle and silent auction items, those who purchased swag, and those who tell friends and family about our mission. Most of all we thank our Fire Buddy families. You allow us to become a part of your lives sharing love and joy with your children. You allow us to cheer them on during the difficult days and to celebrate along with you on the good days. Everything we do is for your brave and beautiful children.We are humbled. We are grateful. Thank you!
Your contribution can
Change a Child’s Life
Donations
Support our Mission with Your Donation
Your generosity empowers us to bring relief, joy, and hope to families in need. Every contribution makes a tangible difference in their lives.
- Create unforgettable moments
- Direct Impact
- Amplify Compassion
NOMINATE A CHILD
Refer a child today
Do you know a child with a critical illness who could benefit from joy, companionship, and support?
- Tailored support
- Empower families
- Foster Hope
chapters
Start a Chapter
Join the mission to bring hope, joy, and community by starting a chapter in your fire department. Together, we can make a difference!
- Make lifelong impact
- Lead with purpose
- Strengthen community bonds
EVERY FIRE BUDDY HAS A STORY
meet our heroes
Your commitment to give your fire buddies good days is unmatched.
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