100 Club Provides Support to First Responders and their Families

THE 100 CLUB OF ILLINOIS provides resources, several forms of financial support, access to training, and moral support to both the families of first responders killed in the line of duty and active duty first responders throughout the state of Illinois. All sworn federal, state, county, and local first responders stationed in Illinois are included.

Our first responder support services include the following:

DEPARTMENT DAYS: Our team visits departments throughout the state to meet you, provide a meal, share what we do, and celebrate your work on the job. We can provide various training opportunities during this time.

VALOR AWARDS: The 100 Club Valor Awards are presented annually to police officers, firefighters, and paramedics, who, by their actions performed above and beyond the call of duty and in the highest tradition of their respective departments. Submissions for recipients are collected by February of each year.

WELLNESS TRAINING: Join our Wellness First training series for first responders. Ongoing new releases of training programs will feature topics across the wellness spectrum; mental health, fitness, nutrition, sleep, peer support, resiliency, and more. Both virtual and in-person opportunities are available. Stay on the lookout for next year’s Frontline Convention in March 2024, a multi-day wellness conference for first responders.

EMERGENCY ON CALL RESPONSE: In the event of a line of duty death or critical incident, the 100 Club of Illinois has many resources to support your department and the family of the fallen hero. Our team can respond for logistical support, hospital and/or funeral coordination, federal and state benefit filing, and more. If you do not have a line of duty policy or would like to review any benefit paperwork, we are happy to assist you.

FRONTLINE FUNDING: In an effort to assist our first responders and alleviate funding concerns, the Frontline Funding program provides up to $2,000 in monetary support to active duty first responders and departments in times of need. First Responder Frontline Response may include wellness training fees, counseling or treatment services, or other critical incident response needs. Department requests may include critical incident debriefing funds; registration for wellness training, or other wellness related needs. Our goal is to provide first responders with the necessary tools to focus on their duties and complete their jobs at their best capacity.

RESOURCE PHONE APP AND FRONTLINE RESOURCE NETWORK: Download the “100 Club of Illinois” phone app (available for iPhone and Android users) for resources on first responder wellness, 24/7 assistance, peer support directory, emergency response, upcoming events, programs, and more.

FIRST RESPONDER FAMILY EVENTS: Join us at our upcoming private and semi-private events for first responders and their families. We offer a variety of activities throughout the year ranging from ice skating and crafts to concerts, bonfires, and outdoor activities! Stay up to date on our website our sign up to join our Frontline Newsletter for monthly updates and announcements.

If you have interest in learning more about any of the listed resources and services the 100 Club of Illinois provides, visit our website at www. 100clubil.org or contact us at info@100clubil.org.