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Our Vision
Help support the families of veterans and first responders of Nacogdoches County, who have been killed or injured in the line of duty, by raising the distributing funds for school, training, and other unmet needs.
Eligibility
Active and retired service members who need these types of assistance can apply. In addition, you can nominate a Hero on their behalf. Nacogdoches Hero Foundations provides support for these active and retired service members within our local community.
Service Member Categories
We provide support to EMTs, firefighters, and all local volunteer first responder agencies
Police: NPS, SO, SFAPD, NISDPD, Constables, DPS, Game Wardens, all other school PD’s, other sworn officers, Local federal officers
Residing in nacogdoches county
Secondary covered retired
Tertiary covered prior service
In the Field
Primary covered Active Serving (need not be a resident)
Circumstances for Eligibility
Primary:
Injured or killed in the line of duty or another unrelated event
Significant medical needs unrelated to service
General personal or family hardship
Distribution Process
Have a committee review
Send a request through our website
Available Benefits
Financial Support: Directly to an individual or family
Donations in kind
Scholarships: For any needed retraining or family members
Direct support of Local Services:
- Healthcare Services
- Retail Needs
- Food Needs
- Misc. Service Needs, such as lawn, home, repair, auto issues, etc.
Transparency
*Parameters on website, audit access and 990 tax returns.
Apply for Assistance
Nominate a hero
Request Help
How you can help
Without the support of our community, we would not be successful in our mission. We are thankful for all of our volunteers and sponsors. If you wish to become a sponsor of our cause or make a donation, please select from one of the options below.
Thank you so much!
College Scholarships
Coming Soon in 2025