Our Mission
To provide financial assistance to volunteer firefighters, EMT's and members of ladies auxiliaries in Oneida and Herkimer Counties who suffer from a life-threatening illness, such as cancer.
The Believe 271 Foundation, Inc. was founded in March of 2014 to provide support to our local heroes. With the financial support comes emotional support, letting our heroes know that "No One Fights Alone."
We rely on fundraising events and your generous donations to fulfill our duties and we could not survive without the support of the fire service and loyal followers. As a 501(c)3 not-for-profit your donation is tax deductible.
Other than minimal insurance costs, all of our proceeds are given back to local firefighters and ladies auxiliary members. We have an unpaid board of directors, no employees, no expenses and dedicated professionals that volunteer their services for the good of our organization.
Believe 271 has become an integral player in the fight against cancer offering educational programs locally and nation-wide.
OUR GIFT THERMOMETER
We've gifted over $403,864, with 119 checks presented to volunteers in 43 different volunteer departments who are struggling with cancer and life threatening illnesses since 2014!
The Latest
Annual Pink Tie Gala
6th Annual Believe 271 Pink Tie Gala – A Classy Firefighter’s Ball. October 19, 2024 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm at Hart’s Hill Inn, 135 Clinton St, Whitesboro, NY 13492.
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2024 Believe 271 / Gregory J. Wilsey Scholarship Winners
The Believe 271 Foundation Inc. is pleased to announce the recipients of their Believe 271 / Gregory J. Wilsey Scholarships.
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Believe 271 Foundation Year in Review 2023
It is the hope of our Believe 271 Foundation Inc. Board that you and your family have a wonderful Christmas together and we wish each…
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World of Roses Glass and Gifts Donations
Place an order, now through October 15, 2023 and a portion will be donated back to Believe 271! Check out Facebook: World of…
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Believe 271 Foundation Sponsoring Requirement
First of all, I want to take this time to say THANK YOU to each and every one of you and your members for what you have been able to do to…
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