The Carbon County Community Foundation announces the establishment of the Kidder Township First Responders Fund, made possible through the generosity and leadership of Blue Ridge Real Estate Company. This charitable fund will support the critical work of four local emergency response organizations serving Kidder Township:

• Albrightsville Fire Company.

• Lake Harmony Volunteer Rescue Squad & Ambulance.

• Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company.

• Kidder Township Police Department.

To launch the fund and begin raising support, Blue Ridge Real Estate is hosting a charity golf tournament on Sept. 8 at Jack Frost National Golf Club in Blakeslee. All proceeds will benefit the new fund.

Sponsorship opportunities are available now and golfer registration will open soon. Community members are also invited to make tax-deductible donations directly to the fund at www.cccfoundpa.org/kiddertownship-first-responders-fund.

“First responder organizations are absolutely essential to the safety and well-being of our communities,” said Sharon Alexander, president of the Carbon County Community Foundation. “Recent wildfires in the Jim Thorpe area are a reminder of just how vital their presence and preparedness are. I’m thrilled to see this effort launched for Kidder Township, and I hope it inspires similar partnerships and initiatives throughout the county.”

The Kidder Township First Responders Fund will provide ongoing, flexible support to the police, fire and emergency response organizations in the region — helping them meet evolving needs, upgrade equipment and continue training efforts.

“This fund is our way of giving back to the first responders who serve our community every day,” said Bruce Beaty, president of Blue Ridge Real Estate Company. “We’ve seen firsthand how important their work is — whether responding to medical emergencies, protecting property from fires, or maintaining public safety. We hope this fund will make a meaningful difference for the people who keep us safe.”

The Carbon County Community Foundation is honored to serve as the steward of the fund and encourages individuals and businesses to get involved. For more information about the golf tournament, sponsorships, or making a donation, visit www.cccfoundpa.org or call 1-855-545-1311.

The Carbon County Community Foundation was formed in 2015 with the mission to improve the quality of life for all Carbon County residents, now and forever.

Since 2016, the charitable funds at the Foundation have cumulatively awarded more than $1 million in grants and scholarships to nonprofit and community organizations, teachers, schools and students in Carbon County.