Fleet Advantage donates to first responders fund

Fleet Advantage, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., through its Kids Around the Corner foundation, has donated $10,000 to the First Responders Children’s Foundation, to help during the COVID-19 crisis.

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(Courtesy First Responders Children’s Foundation)

Fleet Advantage, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., through its Kids Around the Corner foundation, has donated $10,000 to the First Responders Children’s Foundation, to help during the COVID-19 crisis.

The First Responders Children’s Foundation provides support to first responder families affected by the outbreak through a dedicated fund set up during the crisis, according to a news release.

Fleet Advantage’s Kid Around the Corner Foundation helps children, typically through smaller local community charities.

“Community involvement, charitable giving and support are a tenet of Fleet Advantage, and essential to bringing our communities together as we are all deeply affected by this virus,” CEO John Flynn said in the release. “We want to show our greatest appreciation for first responders who are risking their personal health and the health of their families to help others in need.”

For more of The Packer’s COVID-19 coverage, see our pandemic landing page.

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