Charleston County Aviation Authority Police Department First Responders Receive Equipment Grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
The grant is part of more than $83 million given by Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to support safety across the U.S.
(North Charleston)— Charleston County Aviation Authority recently received a $11,156 grant from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation® to ensure our first responders have the necessary equipment to keep community members and themselves safe. The grant will be used to purchase a new Polaris Sportsman 570 all-terrain vehicle (ATV), improving emergency response, and allowing for rapid transportation of personnel and equipment to incident sites.
“We are grateful to the Foundation and our local Firehouse Subs North Charleston for awarding us this grant,” said Elliott Summey, Executive Director and CEO, Charleston County Aviation Authority. “The new ATV will fulfill a critical need within our department and allow our first responders to better help the people of North Charleston, and Charleston County during emergency situations.
For the past 18 years, charitable donations have been the driving force behind Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation® supporting first responders and public safety organizations nationwide. To learn more about Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation or donate directly, visit FirehouseSubsFoundation.org.
In 2005, the Firehouse Subs founders established the 501(c)(3), non-profit Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. The charity provides lifesaving equipment, prevention education, scholarships and continued education, and disaster relief for first responders and public safety organizations, as well as support for military veterans. Since inception, the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has awarded more than $83 million to hometown heroes in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Support for Canadian first responders is provided through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation of Canada.
The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is honored to be listed as a four-star nonprofit organization, the highest designation, by Charity Navigator. Charity Navigator is the nation’s largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities. Grant allocations are made possible thanks to the overwhelming support of Firehouse Subs restaurants and generous donors. More than 70% 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!