ABOUT FIRST LINE KIDS
OUR MISSION
First Line Kids is committed to honouring the service and sacrifice of those who are employed in the Canadian First Line Services.
We will work to ensure, that the children of our First Line heroes who pay the ultimate sacrifice, will have every opportunity to succeed, by ensuring their post-secondary education financial requirements will be met.
OUR STORY
First Line Kids began in July of 2022. It was started in an effort to pay respect to the fallen heroes of the Canadian First Line Services and, for all who continue to provide us with the peace, security, and health services, to live our lives safely each and every day.
We are committed to honouring the sacrifices made by these Canadian heroes, by ensuring they know that their efforts are respected and appreciated. There is no better way to do this, in our opinion, than to help their children fulfill their dreams.
Recent tragic events have made it clear that First Line Kids must be a priority for all Canadians who enjoy a safe and stable environment, thanks to the dedicated service and sacrifice of our First Line Heroes.
ABOUT OUR FOUNDER
Our founder and Executive Director, John Pudar, is a retired member of the Canadian Armed Forces, with 25 years of dedicated service.
John has organized and been involved in numerous charity fundraising functions throughout his service. Having worked closely with all branches of the First Line services throughout his career, he has the highest respect and passion for the community.
His vision for First Line Kids was about honouring our Canadian heroes who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, and to show respect for all who currently serve.
CURRENT PROGRAMS
Post-Secondary Educational Funding
WHAT DOES THIS PROGRAM PROVIDE?
First Line Kids will cover 100% of post-secondary tuition, books, and tutoring for children who have lost a parent in the line of duty as funding becomes available.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS PROGRAM?
Children of our fallen heroes in any of the Canadian First Line Services. Learn more about eligibility HERE.
HOW DOES THIS PROGRAM WORK?
No application is required for this funding, First Line Kids will reach out to prospective recipients of this program.
WHAT DOES THIS PROGRAM PROVIDE?
Bursaries for the 2023 school year and beyond, will be awarded based on academic criteria which include:
ability and scholastic achievement
involvement in school activities
involvement in the community
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS PROGRAM?
Available for children whose parents are currently working in the First Line services.
HOW DOES THIS PROGRAM WORK?
Applications must be made prior to May 31st of each year. The Board of Directors will hold its annual general meeting in June of each year when scholarships and bursaries will be awarded.
Upon completion of the annual general meeting, recipients of scholarships and bursaries will be notified in July of their award.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Fill out the form found HERE, and email to firstlinekids@gmail.com prior to May 31st of each year.
*The number of bursaries will be dependent on annual fiscal results.
Bursaries & Scholarships
UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Tutoring
WHAT WILL THIS PROGRAM PROVIDE?
Tutoring services is a program currently under development with a target date of Sept 2023 launch.
WHO WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS PROGRAM?
Tutoring services will be offered to children who have lost a parent in the line of duty at no cost.
This will be an ongoing project to develop a series of programs that will be available to all members of the First Line Services.
These programs will include:
Online grief counselling and a peer support program for children of our fallen heroes
Two to three-day equestrian grief therapy program in development
Peer support summer camp for families of our fallen heroes
Grief Counselling
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