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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Foundation 1023 Golf Classic Presented by Summit Fire & EMS
August 24
Boots and Badges Gala
October 24 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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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Heroes, Right?

Nobody wants to know about what I do. People might pay us lip service and say we’re heroes, but our stories aren’t the kind anyone actually wants to hear about. Kids in this country grow up with toy firetrucks, or maybe playing cops and robbers, but who dreams of...

Denver Survivors Of Las Vegas Shooting Send Thanks To First Responders

Foundation 1023 is just one of the many organizations who came together to help fill the baskets with meaningful gifts. When Chad asked for handwritten thank you notes to go in the baskets, over a thousand arrived to Denver. Another 1,000 will be sent directly to Las...

Law officers resistant to seek emotional help in spite of high stress and dangerous job.

DENVER — It is one of the most stressful jobs in America. Round-the-clock shifts, high divorce rate and it can be very dangerous. When a fellow police officer is killed, the trauma resonates like a shock wave to those men and women who wear the badge. For many in law...