By Helen Borland
Deputy Fire Chief Tony Papoutsis, CEO of the Roswell Fire and Police
Foundation, announced that the Foundation is holding a Charity Gala on
Saturday, January 18 at Roswell Mill to benefit Roswell firefighters, police,
EMTs and other public safety personnel.
Employees working for the City of Roswell are covered by workman’s comp
if they are injured on the job, but 148 of the 163 Roswell firefighters are part
time and most of them have full time jobs in other fields.
Most of the injuries occur at their full time jobs. When they can’t get
to their part time job, their incomes are cut enough to put them in a tight
financial spot. That’s where the Foundation comes in.
The Roswell Fire and Police Foundation was formed and incorporated as a
501(c) 3 in 2004 by Tony Papoutsis, Brian Dobson and Ray Voght III. The mission
and sole purpose of the Foundation is to help Roswell public safety employees
and their families in times of need.
“The Foundation doesn’t hand out cash,” said Papoutsis. They pay for
services and bills, such as rent and utilities and provide emotional aid. Some citizens
and Foundation board members give support by donating their time and expertise,
which includes counseling for financial and legal assistance, rides to and from
doctor’s appointments or rides for children’s extracurricular activities.
The Charity Gala will be held in Ivy Hall at Roswell Mill
on Saturday, January 18 from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. The event is Black Tie
Optional and features a buffet-style dinner, open bar and the band, Yacht Rock.
Individual tickets are $150 per person. Corporate
sponsorship packages are available starting at $500. A limited number of
tickets will be sold at the door. To purchase tickets
or for more information, go to RoswellFPF.org.
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