THE BACKSTOPPERS INC.
HOW WE HELP
A Safety Net with No Strings Attached
-Started in 1959, The BackStoppers provides needed financial assistance and support to the spouses and children of all police officers, firefighters, publicly-funded paramedics and EMTs and volunteer fire protection units in our coverage area who have lost their lives performing their duty. -The BackStoppers continues to support the surviving spouse unless or until he or she remarries, and supports the surviving children until they reach age 21 or complete their post-secondary education. Deaths from natural causes, illnesses or injuries are outside the organization’s scope.
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Our Philosophy is Simple
The Backstoppers recognizes the tremendous sacrifices that these public servants make every day when they go to work. We understand the burdens placed on surviving spouses and children when tragedies occur. We believe our community has an obligation to care for the loved ones of those who have protected us. We accept the responsibility to make that happen.