Community First Project
Where Hometown Heros and Community Projects come First
Supporting Service Dogs & Strengthening Local Communities
The Community First Project was established as an official fundraising initiative of Big Paws Canine Foundation Inc.
The purpose of the Program is to:
- Generate financial support for the Foundation’s Service Dog Program serving Disabled Veterans and Former First Responders injured in the line of duty; and
- Reinvest funds directly into the local communities in which fundraising activities occur.
Keeping it Local:
- Fifty percent (50%) to the Foundation’s Service Dog Programs.
- Fifty percent (50%) to be distributed within the local community in which the funds were raised.
The Community Allocation (50% of Net Profit) shall be used exclusively for charitable purposes within the Local Community.
Eligible uses may include, but are not limited to:
- Veteran support services
- First Responder assistance programs
- Disability accessibility improvements
- Youth or educational initiatives
- Food insecurity programs
- Emergency relief efforts
- Other documented community needs aligned with the Foundation’s values
Community funds may be distributed to:
- Registered nonprofit organizations
- Public schools or educational institutions
- Municipal agencies
- Community-based initiatives with documented charitable purpose
Prohibited uses include:
- Political campaigns or lobbying
- Private personal loans
- Activities inconsistent with the Foundation’s charitable mission
- Religious proselytizing
The Service Dog Allocation (50% of Net Profit) shall support:
- Acquisition and training of Service Dogs
- Veterinary care
- Equipment and handler training
- Placement services
- Post-placement support
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