Thomas
Elsasser Fund
The Thomas Elsasser Fund helps non-line of duty widows. The Fund is supported
by numerous golf outings, the Ronaldson and Turkey Trot runs, one-pitch tournaments and the Farrell Family Fund.
When the fund is notified
that a widow needs assistance and may need a major repair to her home (repairs may range from $100 to $10,000), volunteers
are contacted. The fund pays for the material costs for the repair but active and retired members of the FDNY volunteer the
labor for the job Some examples of necessity are a new roof; huge tree removal, electrical repairs; new oil burner; new window
and doors.
The Fund is trying to
establish a yellow page book of talented members to help families in need. Only the
Elsasser Fund would have access to the yellow pages.
If anyone would like to get involved, call Sheila Pettit at the UFA office, 212-545-6962 or email spettit@UFANYC.org .
Please include your name/firehouse/skill/phone/email.