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Police Survivor's Fund Desperately Depleted The number of recent tragedies has left the fund very much in need.

Updated 3:57 PM EDT, Tue, Nov 18, 2008

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With more tragedies than expected, the Fraternal Order of Police Survivor's Fund is seriously depleted.

 

The fund set aside for the families of fallen officers is seriously depleted.

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A fundraiser last month did not make up for all the recent expenses. 

The Fraternal Order of Police Survivor’s Fund pays for funeral expenses and it helps fund families of fallen officres throughout the entire year.

With the deaths of 6 officers in the last 2-1/2 years, the fund has paid for more expenses than expected.  It was set up to pay for a funeral every few years.  With each officer’s death, the fund covers about $40,000 worth of funeral costs.


If you would like to donate to the Police Survivors’ Fund, here’s the address:


Police Survivor’s Fund
Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #5
1336 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123

Phone: 215-629-3600
 

 

 

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  • mrblond Wednesday, Nov 19 at 9:08 PM FLAG COMMENT THAT YOU DO NOT CARE IS OF SO LITTLE SIGNIFICANCE. AS IS YOUR HOLLOW THANKS FOR THE INFO. YOU GOT YOUR TWO SECONDS IN THE SHADOWS "who cares" GO BACK FROM WHERE YOU CAME - WHO CARES
  • whocares Wednesday, Nov 19 at 5:28 PM FLAG COMMENT Im sorry am I supposed to care? Thanks for the info though.
  • Anonymous Wednesday, Nov 19 at 9:05 AM FLAG COMMENT There is a benefit happening this Thursday (11/20/08) at THE ROXXY, on Delaware Avenue starting at 7pm. There is a $10 door donation, and all proceeds from the door and from the raffles (lots of great prizes) will be donated to the survivor's fund. For more information, please call Jenn @ 215-931-0101

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