The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office is better equipped to keep all community members safe thanks to a grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The $13,000 grant has been used to purchase an expertly trained K9, fulfilling a critical need within the department.
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OREGON — The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office is better equipped to keep all community members safe thanks to a grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The $13,000 grant has been used to purchase an expertly trained K9, fulfilling a critical need within the department.
“We are committed to helping organizations such as Ogle County Sheriff’s Office continue their lifesaving work within local communities. We are honored to be able to award this grant and do our part to ensure that Ogle County is safer for everyone, including first responders,” said Robin Peters, executive director, Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.
The K9 will assist in locating missing/endangered persons, handler protection, criminal apprehension and drug detection.
The grant was one of 96 Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awarded to public safety organizations across the country during the most recent grant application period. The 96 grants total more than $1.8 million.
To donate and learn more about Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, visit FirehouseSubsFoundation.org.
ABOUT FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION
In 2005, the Firehouse Subs Founders established the 501(c)(3), non-profit Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The charity provides funding resources, lifesaving equipment, prevention education, and training and disaster relief support to first responders and public safety organizations. Since inception, Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has granted more than $57 million to hometown heroes in 49 states and Puerto Rico.
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is honored to be listed as a four-star nonprofit organization by Charity Navigator, the nation’s largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities. This is their highest designation. Grant allocations are made possible thanks to the overwhelming support of Firehouse Subs restaurants and generous donors. More than 70 percent of the funds raised for the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation come from the generosity of Firehouse Subs guests and the restaurant brand. Please consider supporting a Firehouse Subs restaurant near you.
