Lansing FD Installs 1,000 Smoke Alarms Through Be Alarmed! Program
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Statewide Smoke Alarm Installation Blitz Schedule for Oct. 20-26
Illinois fire service, join Camp I Am Me, Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, and Illinois Community Risk Reduction Coalition Taskforce for the first-ever Be Alarmed! Smoke Alarm Installation Statewide Blitz. Join hundreds of departments from across the state to educate residents on the dangers of fire in the home and to ensure there
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Camp I Am Me Receives FEMA Assistance to Firefighter Grant Award of $299,047 to Support Be Alarmed! Smoke Alarm Installation Program
Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance is proud to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) program. This $299,047 grant will enable Camp I Am Me to purchase 16,000 10-year sealed battery
$20k in College Scholarships Awarded to Summer Camp Campers
Camp I Am Me is delighted to announce that four college scholarships have been awarded to their Summer Camp campers through the Phoenix Scholarship Program. This new program aims to provide financial assistance to college-aged students who face significant economic barriers to post-secondary education. Camp I Am Me is committed to providing opportunities for burn
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Caper Brown Memorial Scholarship Awarded
In 2021, the From Tragedy to Triumph Foundation (FTTTF) created a school scholarship opportunity for the burn survivor community. The Caper Brown Memorial Scholarship, supported by Camp I Am Me, provides funds for those with financial need when they are accepted into an accredited post-secondary institution. This opportunity is made available to only those who
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Camp I Am Me Now Offering Young Adult Retreat, October 11-14 in Mt. Carroll
Campers beginning to age out of Summer Camp and other survivors between the ages of 18-22 have a new opportunity to participate in a support program, as the engaging long weekend retreat aims to help young adults build self-esteem and focus on the next stage of their lives. Camp I Am Me is thrilled to
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FDs Receive Life-Saving Smoke Alarms for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Through Be Alarmed! Program
The Be Alarmed! Smoke Alarm Installation Program, a joint effort between Camp I Am Me and the Office of the State Fire Marshal, has received a donation of 20 Lifetone HL Bedside Fire Alarm units from Vision 20/20. These state-of-the-art devices work alongside existing smoke alarms in homes to alert deaf and hard of hearing
The Caper Brown Memorial Scholarship: Empowering Survivors to Pursue their Education
Education is an essential aspect of personal growth and success. However, for burn survivors, the journey towards academic achievement often comes with additional challenges and financial burdens. Fortunately, organizations From Tragedy to Triumph Foundation offer assistance through scholarships such as the Caper Brown Memorial Scholarship. The Caper Brown Memorial Scholarship, is designed to support survivors
Announcing Camp I Am Me’s Newest Survivor Support Resource: The Lending Library
Camp I Am Me is excited to announce its newest resource, the Lending Library. At Camp I Am Me, it is believed that knowledge is power, especially when it comes to healing from trauma. This can be a complex and challenging process, which is why Camp I Am Me recognizes the importance of providing burn
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Camp I Am Me Promotes Burn Awareness Week to Prevent Flammable Liquid Burn Injuries
Mount Prospect, Illinois – National Burn Awareness Week is February 4-10, and this year’s theme is “Handle with Care, Flammable Liquids Beware.” Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering children and adults with severe burn injuries, is highlighting the awareness campaign to support its core mission to