GREATER ROCKVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 35 TH ANNUAL PULIC SAFETY AWARDS

GREATER ROCKVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 35TH ANNUAL PUBLIC SAFETY AWARDS

Chamber seeks $15,000 in donations to support the First Responders Children’s Foundation

ROCKVILLE, MD — April 29, 2024 — The Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) will once again hold the Rockville Public Safety Awards. Now celebrating its 35th year, the annual event pays tribute to those dedicated individuals who protect and serve the Rockville community. The program recognizes the contributions of the Rockville City Police Department, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, the Montgomery County Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department.

The ceremony will take place at Lakewood Country Club on Wednesday, June 5, at 11:30 a.m. Joseph Olmo of NBC Universal will emcee the event. Additionally, the Chamber is continuing its tradition of accepting donations for the First Responders Children's Foundation, which provides support to the families of first responders who have sacrificed in the line of duty.

GRCC CEO Marji Graf shared, “Our public safety officers take risks every day protecting the community. It’s important to recognize their efforts and support the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We are aiming to raise $15,000 this year.  If 150 individuals or companies gave $100, we would meet our goal.”

The Chamber is encouraging individuals and businesses to participate in this campaign by donating online from our website. Financial gifts of any size are welcome.Visit https://1strcf.org/ to learn more about the non-profit.

The Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce welcomes all community members to attend the event. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, and to register, visit the Chamber’s website.

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ABOUT GREATER ROCKVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce is the voice of the business community in Greater Rockville. Its mission is to foster an environment for businesses to succeed through our leadership, advocacy and community partnerships by empowering, amplifying, and elevating businesses in the Greater Rockville community.

For more information, visit https://www.rockvillechamber.org. Follow on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

ABOUT FIRST RESPONDERS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION

For 20 years, the First Responders Children's Foundation (FRCF) supports, promotes, and facilitates educational activities and programs to benefit children and the community at large, through helping families pay bills and scholarships for the children. These programs are created and operated by first responder organizations such as police and fire departments. Each year, some 330 first responders die in the line of duty, leaving behind their children and families. FRCF’s mission is to support those first responder family members left behind, to help them feel the strength of our community, and to honor their loved ones who have made the ultimate sacrifice.