When a hero falls, their family shouldn't fall as well.
the Hero Family Bridge team closes the gap between loss and benefits — funded by first responders, for first responders.
The reality
There's a gap. Most families don't know it exists until it's too late.
When a Line of Duty Death (LODD) occurs, the federal Public Safety Officers' Benefit (PSOB) can take 12 to 36 months to arrive. Immediate support runs out. Bills don't wait.
Day 1
LODD occurs. Immediate community support begins.
Weeks 2–8
Immediate funds are exhausted. PSOB application is filed.
Months 3–36
Family waits. No income. No timeline. No bridge.
The Bridge
Hero Family Bridge activates within 24–48 hours of LODD.
September 11, 2001
After 9-11, their families were told they would get nothing.
Life insurance policies for 442 heroes who died on 9/11 initially refused to pay — citing an "Act of War or Terror" clause. This exposure still exists in policies today. The rest of the families of the 2,977 that died that day heard the same thing.
How it works
Simple. Fast. 100% to the family.
LODD is reported
A Line of Duty Death is confirmed and reported to the Hero Family Bridge network.
Alert goes out immediately
Every member receives a text and email within hours. The ask is simple: $2, $5, or $10 in the next 24–48 hours.
100% reaches the family
Every dollar raised for that family goes directly to that family. No overhead deducted. No delays.
Join the Bridge
First responders take care of first responders better than anyone.
Whether you carry a badge, a hose, or a stethoscope — or you simply believe in the people who do — there's a place for you here.
First Responder Member
Fire, police, EMS, and all first responders. Join the network that has your family's back.
Civilian Supporter
You don't have to wear the gear to stand behind those who do. Your support matters.
100% of funds raised for a family go directly to that family.