Members in Need
The IAEP Local 20 supports it's members and has created or shared GoFundMe postings on behalf of it's members in need. All of these postings are shared across the social media forums as well as shared with NAGE, our national parent union to be shared even further and to put the member in the running for the NAGE Charity Foundation. Please take the time to view the posts and donate if you can! If you cannot donate, take the time to share the postings to spread the word and help your fellow IAEP Local 20 member!
*Fundraisers that have ended will be removed*
Our friend, colleague, and brother in EMS, Jim Gallagher, has dedicated nearly four decades to serving others. Jim began his career with Empress Ambulance Service in 1987 and has spent his life answering the call for those in need. Throughout his remarkable career, Jim has served in countless roles, including EMT, Paramedic, and firefighter with the LaGrange Fire Department. He has also proudly cared for his communities while serving with Our Lady of Mercy (OLM), as well as providing paramedic services in Larchmont and Mamaroneck. His commitment to helping others has touched countless lives and exemplifies the true meaning of public service.
A few days ago, Jim suffered a TIA leaving him with significant weakness that now requires extensive rehabilitation. He is currently working hard every day to regain his strength and independence, but his recovery will involve both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation over the coming months. During this time, he is unable to work. Those of us in EMS know all too well that many first responders live paycheck to paycheck. An unexpected medical emergency like this can place an overwhelming financial burden on both the individual and their family.
Today, we have the opportunity to give back to someone who has spent his life giving to others. If you are able, please consider supporting Jim and his family during this incredibly difficult time. Any contribution, no matter the amount, will help ease the financial strain while he focuses on what matters most his recovery. Thank you for your generosity, your prayers, and your support for one of our own.
This Go Fund Me was started by fellow Member Constance Levi, Thank you Constance!
Our friend and coworker recently made the incredibly brave decision to leave an abusive domestic relationship. Escaping was only the first step. Like many survivors, she has been left facing overwhelming financial hardship. During the relationship, her former partner accumulated significant debt in her name, leaving her responsible for financial burdens she never should have had to carry.
We are hoping to raise $16,000 to help relieve this financial burden and provide her with the opportunity to rebuild her life. Every dollar raised will go toward paying down the debt that threatens her family's stability, allowing her to focus on healing, providing for her children, and creating the safe future they deserve.
Domestic violence doesn't always end when someone leaves. The financial consequences can follow survivors for years. By contributing, you're not just helping pay bills—you are helping restore independence, security, and hope.
If you're unable to donate, please consider sharing this fundraiser. Every share increases the chances of reaching someone who can help.
On behalf of IAEP Local 20, her coworkers, friends, and family, thank you for standing beside one of our own during this difficult chapter. Together, we can remind her that she is not facing this journey alone.