Help Us Put First Responder Mental Health First.

Foundation 1023 is committed to supporting the emotional and mental wellness of First Responders and their support network who are experiencing illness, loss or stressful life events by providing confidential funding for emotional and mental wellness services, as well as access to peer supported outdoor activities and events designed for personal wellness and connection.

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Foundation 1023 relies on the support of public, business and community donations to reach our goals and provide services to First Responders. Get involved today and make a difference with our team!

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Are you a first responder or a family member of a first responder? Foundation 1023 is committed to supporting you! We offer funding for 1-on-1 confidential mental wellness services and peer network support.

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Mind Body Challenge Virtual Event

Registration for the 1st Annual Mind Body Virtual Challenge is open! Sign up as an individual or create a team, pay just the registration fee or join as a fundraiser and get even more perks. Participants get a t-shirt, finisher medal and extra goodies, raise additional funds and get extra perks! The challenge starts 10/23 and finished on Thanskgiving and during that month we are challenging participants to cover 10,230 miles. Walk, Run, Bike, Hike, Swim, Paddle, just get out and get moving! Top Fundraisers and Fundraising teams recognized. All proceeds go to providing mental wellness services for our amazing First Responders.

Colorado Gives Day and Giving Tuesday

Foundation 1023 is participating in Colorado Gives Day again this year!

Now is a great time to start planning your gift and to speak with your employeers about matching donations!

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Boots & Badges Gala. Presented by ICare Ambulance

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May 15th, 2021. VIP Reception 5:00 pm

Gala Doors open at 5:30

Lamar Street Center, Arvada CO

Who are we?

Foundation 1023 provides positive mental wellness impact for first responders with confidential counseling, peer to peer training and community awareness.

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Our foundation relies on public, business and community donations to provide our services and create change. Find out how you can get involved to support our mission!

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1083 First Responders & Families Impacted

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5200 Total Hours of Services Provided

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$694,510 Raised Since 2016

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