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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $20,500 in donations from the South San Francisco Association of Firefighters Local 1507 Charity Foundation. (Jess Magallanes, Fire Chief)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $20,500 in donations from the South San Francisco Association of Firefighters Local 1507 Charity Foundation.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Fire Department received a donation from the South San Francisco Association of Firefighters Local 1507 Charity Foundation, a local non-profit organization that supports various community efforts such as holding breast cancer awareness programs, sponsoring burn victims’ attendance at summer burn camps, hosting an annual pancake breakfast to support the local Veterans of Foreign Wars, and assisting with the annual Holiday Toy Drive.
In December 2022, Fire, Police and other City Departments provided gift cards to approximately 670 children during the annual Holiday Food distribution. The overwhelming support from the community resulted in each child receiving a $35 gift card allowing them to shop for a toy of their choice.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds from the Local 1507 Charity Foundation will be used to offset the cost of purchasing Toy Drive gift cards and other peripheral items, with any remaining monies being held as reserves to support like programs in the future.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Acceptance of these donations supports Strategic Plan Priority #2: Quality of Life.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $20,500 in donations from the South San Francisco Association of Firefighters Local 1507 Charity Foundation to support the annual Holiday Toy Drive and similar future programs.