Tragedy Response
We are honored to serve those who serve us especially during a critical time of need.
We understand how important it is for communities to support those who give the ultimate sacrifice. When Officer Greg Alia was killed in 2015, the community rallied around our founder, Kassy, and their 6-month old son Sal. Using an online fundraiser, over $200,000 was raised to support their family following Greg’s tragic death.
We carry forward this immense kindness through our Tragedy Response Program. Anytime an officer is killed in the line-of-duty or critically injured in the line-of-duty in South Carolina, we offer to facilitate community giving to support the officer and their family and to honor their bravery. Since 2015, we have raised raised over $1.1 million. We do not keep any of the money raised. 100% is donated to the officers and their families.
Current Tragedy Response Fundraisers & Support
During the afternoon of April 29th, four officers were killed and four others were injured in a gun battle as they served a fugitive arrest warrant at a house in Charlotte, North Carolina. Three of the slain officers were members of the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force including Deputy US Marshal Thomas Weeks.
With his family's blessing, this fundraiser is established to support Deputy Tommy Weeks' wife and four children.
On September 18, 2023, South Carolina Highway Patrol Lance Corporal Z.G. Rickard was involved in a serious motorcycle crash while on duty. Lance Corporal Rickard is currently being treated for serious injuries but will have a long road to recovery ahead of him.
On the afternoon of November 16, 2023, Corporal Lucas Watts was hit by gunfire and seriously injured. He has undergone multiple surgeries. At this time, he is in stable but critical condition.
Cpl Watts is a six-year law enforcement veteran. He and his wife, Haley, welcomed their first child in September 2023. This fundraiser is intended to support Corporal Watts and his family moving forward in his recovery. 100% of the funds raised will be given to Corporal Watts. Please keep him and his family in your prayers.
Tragedy Response Request Form
If you are a law enforcement department, seeking support for an officer, please complete this form. A member of our Serve & Connect team will respond as quickly as possible.