Helping Our Community
The Firefighter's Charity of Central Florida is committed to helping our community on a local level. We support many different programs such as local cancer support programs, educational programs, and our largest project - a Helping Hand - our toy drive to help local families.
A Helping Hand - Christmas Toy Drive
If you live in Lake County and your family needs a little assistance with toys for Christmas, we may be able to help! Sign up to see if you qualify to shop in our toy store. Toys for children infant to 12 years old are available.
Please review our rules and guidelines to see if you qualify for assistance.
Rules:
You must live in Lake County. Proof of residency required.
New this year.
Apply online and schedule your appointment to shop.
You must meet all qualifications and requirements below or you will be turned away at the door.
We are unable to accommodate children
above the age of 12
1. Bring a copy of a birth certificate to your appointment for each child you are shopping for
2. Bring a copy of the first page of your tax return or W2
3. Bring a copy of a tax bill or utility bill showing proof of residency
4. You can not have used our assistance program more than 3 years in a row.
5. A government issued photo ID
Please review this programs guidelines
You will be notified if you have been approved with an appointment time and date and the location.
Collection Locations
Shopping Dates:
December 13th, 14th, & 15th by appointment only
DONATE MONEY
Beltone Hearing - Hwy 27 - Lady Lake
Crazy Gators - Eustis
Jeremiahs Italian Ice - Mt. Dora
CR Sports Bar - Grand Island
Carters Ace Hardware (N. Eustis, Mt.Dora, Tavares, & South Leesburg)
Global Fireproof Solutions Inc - Groveland
United Southern Bank - Leesburg
Helping Local Firefighter Families
Battalion Chief Dan Miller
Battalion Chief Dan Miller called Lake County Firefighters and Lake EMS crews to his home on September 18, 2019. While crews were assessing him, he went into cardiac arrest. Crews were able to resuscitate him on the way to the hospital, however, he his heart stopped several more times at the hospital.
Dan has recovered and returned to the fire service. Our Florian Fund was able to take care of his family and friends, day after day with daily meals at the hospital waiting room and lodging for the family at night.