Beyond its public safety mission, the fund also provides crucial assistance to the families of our firefighters. It supports the education of children and dependents of members of the Association for the Relief of Disabled Firefighters, ensuring that financial barriers do not stand in the way of their future success. All activities and support efforts of the Benevolent Fund are conducted in accordance with the guidelines set forth by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and Michigan state law, reinforcing our commitment to transparency, accountability, and service.