Updates on Our Progress
Find all of the latest information about our progress, organization news and updates about events in support of our efforts.
![[Press Release] Thank You First Responder to Honor Chrissie Meacham & Lynn Offerdahl with the Doug Stepelton “Culture of Thank You” Award](https://i0.wp.com/thankyoufirstresponder.org/assets/uploads/2021/03/2021-Doug_Stepelton-Award-Announcement_Featured-Image.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
[Press Release] Thank You First Responder to Honor Chrissie Meacham & Lynn Offerdahl with the Doug Stepelton “Culture of Thank You” Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 15, 2021 Contact: Stan Smith at Smarter Story PR (954)762-7000 | Media@SmarterStory.com @SmarterStory Thank You First Responder to Honor Chrissie Meacham & Lynn Offerdahl with the Doug Stepelton “Culture of...
![[Press Release] 2021 Delray Beach Pickleball Open to Benefit Non-Profit Thank You First Responder](https://i1.wp.com/thankyoufirstresponder.org/assets/uploads/2021/02/Delray-Bech-Pickleball-open-2021-Featured-Image.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
[Press Release] 2021 Delray Beach Pickleball Open to Benefit Non-Profit Thank You First Responder
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 4, 2021 Contact: Stan Smith at Smarter Story PR (954)762-7000 | Media@SmarterStory.com @SmarterStory Contact: Carl Foster at Foster Events (561)440-0941 | GoodSportsFoss@gmail 2021 Delray Beach Pickleball Open...
Thank You First Responder Partners with Lifetime TV Series Military Makeover & BrandStar Cares to Honor Local First Responder Heroes
Thank You First Responder is joining forces with Lifetime TV Series Military Makeover host Montel William and BrandStar Cares to Honor Local First Responder Heroes with the Inaugural Montel Williams Military Makeover Golf & Gala Tournament on November 17 & 18,...
![[Press Release] Thank You First Responder to Conduct Mental Health First Aid Training at 2nd Annual Broward Mental Health Summit on Sept 12th](https://i0.wp.com/thankyoufirstresponder.org/assets/uploads/2019/09/Broward-Mental-Helth-Summit-2019_Featured-Image.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
[Press Release] Thank You First Responder to Conduct Mental Health First Aid Training at 2nd Annual Broward Mental Health Summit on Sept 12th
Thank You First Responder, Inc. (TYFRO), a 501(c)3 South Florida based non-profit and The GEO Group Foundation will provide an eight hour educational course on Mental Health First Aid for up to 30 First Responders at the 2nd Annual Broward Mental Health Summit at the Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines, Florida on September 12, 2019.
![[Press Release] Thank You First Responder to Conduct Mental Health First Aid Training for Broward Sheriff’s Office](https://i2.wp.com/thankyoufirstresponder.org/assets/uploads/2019/07/TYFRO-to-Conduct-MHFA-Training-for-BSO-FL.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
[Press Release] Thank You First Responder to Conduct Mental Health First Aid Training for Broward Sheriff’s Office
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 24, 2019Contact: Smarter Story PR(954)-762-7000 | Media@SmarterStory.com@SmarterStory Thank You First Responder to Conduct Mental Health First Aid Training for Broward Sheriff’s Office~ Sponsored by Ventre MedicalFORT LAUDERDALE, FL. —...
![[Press Release] Thank You First Responder Honored at The Delray Center’s 6th Annual Art Exhibition & Charity Auction](https://i1.wp.com/thankyoufirstresponder.org/assets/uploads/2019/04/Art-Ave-flyer-final-print.jpg.jpeg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
[Press Release] Thank You First Responder Honored at The Delray Center’s 6th Annual Art Exhibition & Charity Auction
Thank You First Responder has been selected as the benefactor of The Delray Center’s 6th Annual Art Exhibition & Charity Auction on place Friday, April 12th, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, at Bamboo Garden Yoga, 88 SE 4th Avenue in Delray Beach, Florida.
![[Press Release] Thank You First Responder Appoints Deputy Fire Chief (Ret.) Michael Allora to Board of Directors](https://i2.wp.com/thankyoufirstresponder.org/assets/uploads/2019/08/TYFRO-Press-Release-Featured-Image.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
[Press Release] Thank You First Responder Appoints Deputy Fire Chief (Ret.) Michael Allora to Board of Directors
Thank You First Responder, Inc. (TYFRO), a 501(c)3 South Florida based non-profit, has announced the appointment of Michael Allora to its Board of Directors.
![[Press Release] Thank You First Responder Launches Mental Health First Aid Program](https://i0.wp.com/thankyoufirstresponder.org/assets/uploads/2019/02/TYFRO-MHFA-Launch-Event-PR-Feb2019-Featured-Image.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
[Press Release] Thank You First Responder Launches Mental Health First Aid Program
Thank You First Responder, Inc. (TYFRO), a 501(c)3 South Florida based non-profit and Broward County Commissioner Tim Ryan will launch a campaign to offer a Mental Health First Aid training course to First Responders.
TYFRO Joins Anita Mitchell on True Oldies FM Radio to Discuss Mental Health First Aid Program Launch
Thank You First Responder (TYFRO) Co-Founder & Board Member Stan Smith joined radio talk show host Anita Mitchell to discuss our Mental Health First Aid Program Launch for First Responders.
![[Press Release] 2nd Annual First Responder Appreciation Event](https://i0.wp.com/thankyoufirstresponder.org/assets/uploads/2017/11/TYFRO-First-Responder-2nd-Annual-Appreciation-Event-with-Sponsors.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
[Press Release] 2nd Annual First Responder Appreciation Event
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. — NOVEMBER 8, 2017 – Thank You First Responder, Inc. (TYFRO) along with Broward County Commissioner Chip LaMarca are inviting the public to our 2nd Annual First Responder Appreciation Event on November 13, 2017 beginning at 5 PM at Bokampers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Attention First Responders: Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Helping First Responders, Irma Victims
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line Offers Accommodations To Those In Need Free Hot Meals Being Offered To First Responders (West Palm Beach, FL)—The Port of Palm Beach was cleared on Wednesday, September 13 by USCG for Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line’s MV Grand Celebration to...
![[Press Release] Thank You First Responder Launches Kentucky Chapter](https://i0.wp.com/thankyoufirstresponder.org/assets/uploads/2017/02/TYFRO-Kentucky-Chapter.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
[Press Release] Thank You First Responder Launches Kentucky Chapter
Lexington, Kentucky, February 6, 2017 – Thank You First Responder (TYFRO) announces the launch of the Kentucky chapter that will be headquartered in Lexington and work with volunteers to reach every section of the state. Read Full Press Release »
Supporters from 20 U.S. States, Canada and UK Request Resources to Promote First Responder Community Activities
Supporters connect with Thank You First Responder Organization with requests for resources to help promote community activities to thank First Responders.
TYFRO Co-Founders Join Hooters CEO On Capitol Hill to Promote National First Responders Day
Co-Founders Matt Jackson and Stan Smith joined Terry Marks, CEO of Hooters of America along with Andrew Collier, brother of slain MIT police officer Sean Collier to promote National First Responders Day on Capitol Hill.
![[Press Release] Thank You First Responder Joins Effort with Hooters to Enact a National First Responders Day](https://i2.wp.com/thankyoufirstresponder.org/assets/uploads/2016/08/NationalFirstRespondersDay.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
[Press Release] Thank You First Responder Joins Effort with Hooters to Enact a National First Responders Day
Inspired by Andrew’s determined efforts and on behalf of First Responders across America, Thank You First Responder (TYFRO) and Hooters have partnered with the National Association of Police Organizations, the National Black Police Association to launch FirstRespondersDay.org. #OneWordOneDay #ThankYouFirstResponder
Thank You First Responder Supports Philadelphia First Responder Appreciation Day
Learn how Thank You First Responder (TYFRO) helped to promote City of Philadelphia first ever “First Responder Appreciation Day.” Read More »
![[Press Release] Thank You First Responder Organization and Stand Strong USA Launch Joint Awareness Campaign](https://i0.wp.com/thankyoufirstresponder.org/assets/uploads/2014/12/TYFRO-OFFICIALMusicVideo_poster.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
[Press Release] Thank You First Responder Organization and Stand Strong USA Launch Joint Awareness Campaign
– Releases Anthem Video for 9/11 – Promoting a “Culture of Thank You” to Young People
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Thank You First Responder Organization (TYFRO) today announced a joint awareness effort with Stand Strong USA (SSUSA), a non-profit committed to Save Lives + End Bullying… [Read More]
![[Press Release] Initiative and Song Launched to Honor First Responders – ThankYouFirstResponder.org](https://i1.wp.com/thankyoufirstresponder.org/assets/uploads/2014/12/First-Responders-are-There-For-You.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
[Press Release] Initiative and Song Launched to Honor First Responders – ThankYouFirstResponder.org
Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Singer-songwriter Matt Jackson released a song today entitled “Thank You First Responder” dedicated to Honor First Responders and launch a grassroots initiative that pays tribute to America’s Heroes. #ThankYouFirstResponder