Thank you so much for supporting “The Kitchen Table”: A Benefit for Friends of Firefighters & The Captain Freddie Foundation. Whether you purchased tickets, made a donation—or both!—your generosity means a great deal to us and to the communities we serve.

For 25 years, Friends of Firefighters has provided free, confidential mental health and wellness services to active and retired FDNY firefighters and their families.

How Your Support Makes an Impact
Your support helps sustain the programs and services our community relies on, including:

- Free, confidential counseling for active and retired FDNY members and their families.
- Wellness programs including acupuncture, massage, and yoga.
- The Aaron Clark Memorial Peer Support Team, providing connection and support around resilience, sober living, suicide prevention, and grief.
- Operational reserves that help FoF remain ready for unexpected crises and periods of increased need.

Stay connected with FoF and see what’s happening in our community through our Community Calendar.

About The Captain Freddie Foundation
The Captain Freddie Foundation was created in loving memory of FDNY Captain Frederick “Freddie” Simms, who passed away from 9/11-related cancer. The Foundation carries Freddie’s legacy forward by raising awareness of 9/11-related cancers and encouraging firefighters and first responders to seek early screening, support, and care.

Together, we are proud to stand behind the firefighter community and the families who stand beside them. We are grateful to have you at the table.

“The Kitchen Table”: A Benefit for Friends of Firefighters & The Captain Freddie Foundation

"Every firefighter knows the heart of the firehouse beats around the kitchen table. It’s where stories are told, problems are solved, and bonds are forged."