LEND A HAND FUND
The Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association exists to serve those who protect others, and this is most visible through the FDSA Lend a Hand Fund. The program was developed with the intent of helping our members in their greatest time of need.
The Lend a Hand program provides immediate monetary resources to a member experiencing a crisis. Through the years, we have been able to assist members with medical needs, the loss of a home after a fire and family support when injured in the line of duty. Regardless of the reason, we take great pride in giving back to the brave men and women who serve us.
Since 2009 more than $250,000 has been given directly to support FDSA members in need through the Lend a Hand Fund.
our impact
Explore stories from FDSA members and their families about how the Lend a Hand Fund has helped them in their time of need.
In May 2024, Leon County and the surrounding areas suffered extensive damage from multiple tornadoes. Several Leon County Sheriff deputies were displaced from their homes following catastrophic damage and needed to find alternative shelter while still serving residents in the community. FDSA Executive Director Keith Dean presented an initial donation to Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil to support these deputies and their families.
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods presented Deputy Warner with a donation from the Lend a Hand Fund to help him during his recovery from a gunshot wound in the line of duty.
Following the death of one of their deputy’s children, FDSA Executive Director Keith Dean presented Walton County Sheriff’s Office Chief Audie Rowell with a Lend a Hand donation to support their family during the difficult time.
FDSA Executive Director Keith Dean and FDSA Partner United Badges Insurance Services CEO Allen Durham presented a check to the family of Deputy Billy Chapman. Deputy Chapman was a career lawman when died unexpectedly. It was an honor to present the check to Deputy Chapman’s family and St. Lucie County Sheriff Pearson.
Know Someone in Need?
If you know of an FDSA member in need, please contact our team to see if we can help.
HOW TO DONATE
Ready to make a difference and support Florida deputies who are in need? You can make a donation through our secure online form.
You can also donate by sending a check:
Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association
ATTN: Lend a Hand Fund
2617 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32308
More stories
See how the Lend a Hand Fund has helped Florida Deputies in their time of need.
Walton County Deputy Sheriff William May: FDSA Statement
The Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association is devastated by the tremendous loss of Walton County Deputy Sheriff William May.
Lend a Hand Story: Collier County Deputy LoRusso Receives Donation After Hurricane Milton Damage to His Home
Collier County Sheriff Rambosk presented Deputy LoRusso with a Lend a Hand Fund donation after his home was damaged by hurricanes in 2024.
Lend a Hand Story: FDSA Delivers Hurricane Relief Checks to Columbia County Sheriff’s Office
Columbia County deputies Lt. Martin Lee, Lt. Keith Spradley, Deputy Lucas Bedenbaugh and Corporal Logan Bedenbaugh received relief funds from our Lend A Hand Fund after suffering losses in last year’s hurricanes.
Lend a Hand Story: Levy County Deputy Kimpel Receives Hurricane Relief Donation
Levy County Sheriff McCallum presented Deputy Kimpel with a Lend a Hand Fund donation after the 2024 Hurricanes damaged her home.
Lend a Hand Story: FDSA Delivers Hurricane Relief Checks to Citrus County Sheriff’s Office
Citrus County Sheriff Vincent distributes FDSA Lend a Hand Fund donations to employees whose homes sustained damage from hurricanes in 2024.
Lend a Hand Story: FDSA Delivers Hurricane Relief Checks to Volusia County Sheriff’s Office
Volusia County Sheriff Chitwood distributes FDSA Lend a Hand Fund donations to deputies, detectives and staff whose homes sustained damage from hurricanes in 2024.
Lend a Hand Story: Hardee County Deputy Williams Receives Donation After Hurricane Milton Damage to Her Home
Hardee County Sheriff Crawford presents Deputy Williams with a $1,000 Lend a Hand Fund donation after her home was damaged by Hurricane Milton.
Lend a Hand Story: FDSA Delivers Hurricane Relief Checks to Deputies Recovering from 2024 Hurricanes
FDSA Deputy Executive Director John Creamer presents hurricane relief check to Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil and Undersheriff Ron Cave. This is the first of more than $200,000 in donations that will be given to support 121 deputies across 15 counties as they recover from damage sustained from hurricanes in 2024.
Lend a Hand Story: DeSoto County Deputy Trujillo Receives Donation After Being Shot in the Line of Duty
FDSA Executive Director Keith Dean and DeSoto County Sheriff Jim Potter present Lend a Hand Fund donation to DeSoto County Deputy Trujillo to help his recovery after being shot in the line of duty.
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