Our Mission
Our organization’s primary focus is to provide financial aid to families during their most difficult times. Additionally, we offer scholarships to support the children of first responders as they plan their futures. We also allocate financial assistance to local fire and police departments to fund their critical programs, services, and equipment.
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In the Beginning
In 1952, Detroit auto dealer William Packer founded the first 100 Club after learning of a young patrolman’s death. Moved to help the patrolman’s young widow and unborn child, Packer reached out to 100 friends, soliciting their assistance. This initial act of compassion blossomed into the 100 Club, which has since expanded into a global organization boasting over 114 affiliates and millions of members worldwide.
In Rhode Island
Established in 1972 by local business leaders, the 100 Club of Rhode Island is a private charitable organization whose core purpose is to financially support the families of police, firefighters, and rescue workers killed in the line of duty. In addition to this critical assistance, the 100 Club also offers scholarships to eligible children of first responders and provides funding to local fire and police departments for special projects, services, and equipment.