TOWSON, MD—A 13-year-old who based a really particular non-profit was acknowledged in Towson on Saturday.
Zechariah Cartledge has raised over $1 million via the Working 4 Heroes program. The initiative offers grants to injured first responders.
In 2019, Working 4 Heroes formally turned a non-profit 501(c)(3). In keeping with the web site, “Zechariah runs one mile for each first responder who makes the last word sacrifice within the line of responsibility. He needs to honor those that gave up their life so we could stay in a greater world.”
Working 4 Heroes helps to fund the next missions:
- Fallen Hero Flag Mission – For each mile that’s run for fallen first responders, R4H will ship the flag that was carried to the household and/or company of the fallen hero together with a handwritten word.
- Injured First Responder Grant Program – Every month, R4H will donate a minimal of $10,000 to a primary responder who was injured within the line of responsibility. In 2020, the group awarded over $85,000 in grants and can award a minimum of $120,000 in 2021.
- K9 Vests and Security Provides – Every month, R4H will current a distinct K9 officer with a ballistic vest and/or security tools.
- Journey Mission – Supplies first responders and surviving households with the chance to fulfill the youth of this mission.
Councilman David Marks acknowledged Zechariah on Saturday in Towson.
“It was an honor to welcome this Florida native to Baltimore County this morning,” mentioned Councilman Marks. “What an inspiration!”
Those that want to donate to Working 4 Heroes can achieve this on-line right here.
Pictures through Councilman Marks and the Baltimore County Police Division