MORE THAN $34,000 AWARDED TO GREATER SAN ANTONIO FIRST RESPONDERS
For Immediate Release
CONTACT:
Tori Andrews
firehousesubs@zimmerman.com
(850) 668-2222
WHAT
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation is celebrating $34,928 worth of lifesaving equipment grants awarded to City of New Braunfels Fire Department and City of Bulverde Police Department.
WHO
Attendees include local firefighters and police officers, Firehouse Subs Area Representative Bill Krassner, Firehouse Subs Franchisees Tim and Jayme Armstrong, Lee Hotchkiss, Jason Hotchkiss, John Hotchkiss, and Kelly Hotchkiss-Tippet, and Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Executive Director Robin Peters.
WHEN
Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 2:30 p.m.
WHERE
Firehouse Subs Restaurant
1539 IH 35, South
New Braunfels, TX 78130
DONATION DESCRIPTION
City of New Braunfels Fire Department received a fire extinguisher training system worth $7,968. The awarded training system will allow firefighters to train the community on the safe and proper use of fire extinguishers through hands-on instruction and demonstrations.
City of Bulverde Police Department received mobile radios worth $26,960. The awarded radios will replace out-of-date technology, improving communication between Comal County dispatchers, as well as with other first responders in the community.
ABOUT FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION
In 2005, Firehouse Subs created the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation with the mission of providing funding, lifesaving equipment, and educational opportunities to first-responders and public safety organizations. Through the non-profit 501(c)(3), Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation has given more than $17 million to hometown heroes in 44 states and Puerto Rico, including more than $1.1 million in Texas.
IN-RESTAURANT FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES
Each restaurant recycles leftover, five-gallon pickle buckets, available to guests for a $2 donation to the Foundation. Donation canisters on register counters explain the non-profit’s mission and collect spare change, while the Round Up Program allows guests to “round up” their bill to the nearest dollar. All funds raised benefit the Foundation.
Connect:
@savinglives
Event hashtag: #savinglives
Facebook.com/FirehouseSubsFoundation
www.firehousesubs.com/foundation
