Every September, Vector comes together for this meaningful tradition to honor the first responders lost in the events of 9/11 and to carry forward their spirit of service. Volunteer Week is our opportunity to give back, strengthen our communities, and live out our mission of making a difference, together.

Vector Volunteer Week 2025

the nonprofits

The largest hunger-relief organization in the US. We feed America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks.

From Seattle to New Rochelle, from Baton Rouge to San Francisco, food banks across the country are doing what they do best – feeding people in need within their communities. The Feeding America network is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States including in disasters and national emergencies. Our mission is to feed America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger. You can help.

Feeding America

Firefighter Cancer Support Network

Convoy of Hope

Tampa Bay serves over 650,000 hungry people across West Central Florida. For every $1 you donate, we can provide 10 meals to a family in need.

Feeding Tampa Bay serves over 650,000 hungry people across West Central Florida. For every $1 you donate, we can provide 10 meals to a family in need.

Feeding Tampa Bay

Hoosier Hills Food Bank

The National Police Dog Foundation promotes awareness and raises funds for the purchase, training, and veterinary care for active and retired law enforcement K-9s.

National Police Dog Foundation

Feeding San Diego

We honor America's fallen fire heroes; support their families; and work to reduce preventable firefighter death and injury.

What We Do

Throughout the year, the Foundation undertakes a wide range of mission-driven activities in support of Fire Hero Families, fire departments, and the fire service overall.

[Memorial Weekend](https://weekend.firehero.org/)

Each May, the Foundation sponsors the official **National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend**, the national tribute to all firefighters who died in the line of duty during the previous year and in prior years. Thousands of families, fire service members, and others attend the weekend activities held at the **National Fire Academy** in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

The Weekend features special programs for families and co-workers along with poignant public ceremonies. The Foundation provides travel, lodging, and meals for immediate family members of fallen firefighters being honored. This allows families to participate in a variety of activities and sessions conducted by trained grief counselors and in the private and public tributes.

[Family Support Programs](https://www.firehero.org/resources/family-resources)

When a firefighter dies in the line of duty, the Foundation provides families with a place to turn. Families receive emotional assistance through the [Fire Hero Family Network](https://www.firehero.org/resources/family-resources/programs/fire-service-survivors-network/), which matches families with similar experiences and circumstances. Families receive [*The Journey*](https://www.firehero.org/news/media-center/publications/newsletters/), our bi-monthly newsletter—and have access to a wide range of virtual and digital resources. The Family Programs section of our website provides extensive information on benefits, Foundation programs, and other helpful information.

[Scholarships](https://www.firehero.org/resources/family-resources/scholarships)

Spouses, life partners, children, and stepchildren of fallen firefighters are eligible for [scholarship assistance](https://www.firehero.org/resources/family-resources/programs/scholarships) for education and job training costs.

[Memorial Park](https://www.firehero.org/fallen-firefighters/memorial-park/)

The Foundation created the [National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Park](https://www.firehero.org/resources/family-resources/programs/scholarships) in Emmitsburg, Maryland—the first permanent national park honoring all firefighters. This sprawling, pastoral space in the middle of the National Emergency Training Center includes a brick Walk of Honor® that connects the official National Fallen Firefighters Monument to the other Memorial Park features: To Lift a Nation, the 9/11 monument; the NFFF Bell of Remembrance; and the NFFF Memorial Chapel.

[Departmental Training and Support](https://www.firehero.org/fire-service-resources/)

Under a Department of Justice grant, the Foundation offers **Fire Service Training** to help fire departments prepare to handle a line-of-duty death. Through our **Taking Care of Our Own®** program, departments receive extensive pre-incident planning support; **Local Assistance State Teams** step in when a loss occurs, to provide whatever support is needed immediately and for as long as a department needs it. And our Uniformed Peer Support Network provides technical assistance and personal support to help the department and the family. More info and resources can be found in our **Fire Programs** section.

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Freestore Foodbank

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Vector Volunteer Week 2025

$6,665 raised

Supporting

National Police Dog Foundation

Feeding America

Feeding Tampa Bay

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Convoy of Hope

Hoosier Hills Food Bank

Freestore Foodbank

Firefighter Cancer Support Network

Feeding San Diego

Donors

$6,665 raised

Donors

Vector Volunteer Week 2025

.css-1qhceev{color:#018669;}$6,665 raised

Supporting

National Police Dog Foundation

Feeding America

Feeding Tampa Bay

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Convoy of Hope

Hoosier Hills Food Bank

Freestore Foodbank

Firefighter Cancer Support Network

Feeding San Diego

Donors

$6,665 raised

Donors

$6,665 raised