$10,334 raised by 58 donors
100% complete
$10,000 Goal
Started in 1959, The BackStoppers provides needed financial assistance and support to the spouses and dependent children of all police officers, firefighters and volunteer firefighters, and publicly-funded paramedics and EMTs in our coverage area who have lost their lives or suffered a catastrophic injury performing their duty.
The BackStoppers currently assists approximately 95 families with 70 dependent children and has supported over 180 families since 1959.
Eliminates the family's debt
Assists with tuition and educational costs from day care through university
Covers the cost of health and dental insurance
Reimburses for out-of-pocket medical expenses
Assists with miscellaneous extraordinary expenses
Provides financial counseling
Helping the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our safety.
Organization name
The BackStoppers, Inc.
Tax id (EIN)
43-6032561
Mission/Purpose
Economic/Financial Security, Education, Education - Early Childhood, Education - K-12, Education - Higher Ed
Operating Budget
Large: $2,000,001 - $5,000,000
Service Area
St Louis County
Audiences Served
First Responders, Children, Youth, Families
Address
1600 South Brentwood Blvd. Suite 220Phone
314 692 0200