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Get Behind The Badge — Ohio First Responder Hardship Assistance

Statewide, Ohio; immediate LODD benefit in seven Central Ohio counties · First responder family financial support

Nov 3, 2026 – Nov 3, 2027

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Ohio nonprofit supports first responders facing financial hardship from death, injury, or illness. Statewide support may require a fundraising event; immediate LODD benefit has a seven-county Central Ohio service area

NEEDS REVIEW · Last verified Nov 1, 2026 · Recently updated

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Unknown · Not reported by source
Eligibility
Financial hardship related to death, injury, or illness may be considered statewide through fundraising campaigns. Immediate line-of-duty death benefit eligibility is currently limited to chartered service in Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and Union Counties. Board rules and review apply.
Cost
Case-specific assistance; amount not guaranteed

Organization: Get Behind The Badge

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