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Mission Statement

   Friends of Hometown Heroes is dedicated to enhancing community safety and resilience by providing essential resources and equipment for Police Officers, Firefighters, EMS personnel, and Military member & Veterans. We are committed ensuring that those who serve & protect our communities have the support they need to perform their duties safely & effectively. Through our disaster relief efforts, we assist communities in times of crisis, offering help when it matters Recognizing the emotional toll of loss. our future mission includes providing counseling services for victims and families who lost loved ones during disasters or through their services. As our CEO, who holds a bachelor's degree in clinical psychology and is pursuing her master's, leads this initiative, we plan to partner with other counseling organizations to offer no -cost or a sliding-scale counseling options.  Our overall mission is to foster a safer environment and build strong, supportive communities through our ongoing programs and initiatives



Ongoing Relief Efforts: Making a 

Greater Impact

"Making a difference every day"

Friends of Hometown Heroes is committed to providing essential support to communities in need, especially during times of crisis. Over the next few weeks, we will be coordinating several donations drives across Raleigh and Garner, requesting donations of pet food, non-perishable goods, clean garments, tents, sleeping bags, blankets, and field equipment such as shovels, brooms, rakes, and hand tools, along with new or gently used power tools and generators. These supplies are crucial for disaster relief efforts. Your donations will significantly benefit front line workers and affected families. 


Up Coming Events

GOLDEN NUGGET CASINO NIGHT

MARCH 17, 2025

DETAILS BELOW PHOTO

   GOLDEN NUGGET CASINO 

At Locked & loaded Bar and Grill 

305 McCormick St. Raleigh NC.

Join us for a night of fun, excitement and entertainment at the Golden Nugget Casino Night This event will take place at Locked & Loaded Bar & Grill on March 17, 2025, 4:45pm-10:00pm where you'll enjoy a thrilling casino experience and helping support a worthy cause 

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Casino, Games, Blackjack, Poker, Craps, Roulette, 50/50 Raffle and more!​ Hourly Door Prizes, Basket drawings at the end of Night 

 DRESS-UP & PHOTO BOOTH           Dress-up for fun in your best "Golden Nugget" attire or anything fun you'll like to wear for a chance to win 20 basket drawing tickets then head off to the free photo booth and take photos on your phone donations our welcome but not required                                                                                                                             TICKETS & CHIPS

  admission $50.00 you will receive 20,000 in chips to play casino games and a $10.00 drink or food credit to Locked & Loaded Bar and Grill

Ticket Bonus

Arrive one hour early at the event and receive 5,000 bonus chips. If you're a First Responder Police Officer, Firefighter, EMS, MILITARY OR VETRAN get 1000 bonus chips

FUNDRAISING GOAL:

The funds raised from this event will support Friends of Hometown Heroes, helping us purchase 4 bullet proof vests for Smithfield's police K9s in addition to supporting our various projects throughout the year

CONTACT US:

EMAIL: friendsofhometownheroes@gmail.com

PHONE:                                                                                                                            

WADE ROSAR (984)222-4371                                                                    

MICHELE ROSAR (919)208-1976

  Santa Paws Fundraise Clayton NC.

Petsense 

821 Town Centre Blvd, Clayton, NC

December 1st, 8th & 15th from 12:00pm-4:00pm

Don't miss this chance to capture holiday memories

with your furry friends and make a difference

All donations go to purchasing bulletproof vests for

Smithfield's Police K9's

Santa Paws Fundraiser Raleigh NC.

3011 Leland Drive Raleigh NC 27616

Bring your pet for a photo with Santa on

November 30th, December 7th, 14th From 12:00pm-4:00pm

 Don't miss this chance to capture holiday memories 

with your furry friends and make a difference

All donations go to purchasing bulletproof vests

for Smithfield's Police K9'S 

Volunteers Needed It for All Events

contact us at:

 friendsofhometownheroes@gmail.com

or call Wade Rosar at (984)222-4371

Communication is key!
"At Friends of Hometown Heroes clear, consistent communication is key to aligning our efforts with our donors. We believe that open dialogue fosters trust and strengthens our relationships that everyone is informed and engaged and our mission to support our hometown heroes, their families and our community"


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405 Grovemont Road• Raleigh, NC 27603 • United States

 Michele Rosar (919) 208-1976 or Wade Rosar (984) 222-4371

  • Email: friendsofhometownheroes@gmail.com