Sheriff Edenfield & FDSA Board Member Major Wes Burch presented a Lend A Hand donation to Sergeant Peggy Hodges & Deputy Ty Hodges of the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.

In May 2024, Leon County and the surrounding areas suffered extensive damage from multiple tornadoes. Several Leon County Sheriffs 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.

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.

Taylor County Sheriff Wayne Padgett presented Deputy Peacock with an FDSA Lend A Hand check to help after Deputy Peacock’s home was damaged in a house fire.

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.