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Fund Raising & Our Supporters

Hybrid EMS Agency working as a team for  the betterment of our community

Please be advised Florham Park EMS contracts with a local company to provide addresses. We are unable to remove you from the fundraising campaign list/it's sent to the family name last known/or resident. We apologize for the inconvenience as its not intentional. We appreciate and value your support.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT 

2025 Fund Drive Supporter
 
Community Supporter - $25.00 to $249.00

 
First Responder Ally- $200 - $499.00
 
Guardian Level -  $500.00 - $1499.00  
 
EMS Champion -  $1500.00 - $4999.00  
 
 Responder Hero  - $ 5000 +
 

Other ways to support our squad:
Donating used books & clothing/small items helps support our ongoing fund raising efforts.  Bins located in our parking lot, located on Felch Road.

CLOTHING BIN

book and clothes bin

BOOK BIN

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DONATE SECURELY ONLINE

with PayPal or credit card

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If you prefer to send your tax deductible donation by mail​, checks can be made out to FPEMS 

Florham Park First Aid Squad

60 Felch Road

Florham Park, NJ 07932​

Donate
2025 Local Business Supporters
coming soon

History and today

The Florham Park Memorial First Aid Squad, Inc., founded in 1951, as a living memorial to veterans who made countless sacrifices for our freedom.  It's a long standing tradition that supports our town.

Why donate to us:  Your donation is tax deductible and will directly impact our community.  It's a  worthy mission, one that is an essential function to our society. We have a committed and  extraordinary squad of volunteers and paid employees that respond, in house.

Donations are vital to the wellbeing of FPEMS and our ability to serve Florham Park.  FPEMS wants to maintain 911 emergency services in Florham Park to ensure  expedient care for you or your loved ones, in the time of need.  Donations go directly towards our annual budget for expenses such as medical supplies, medical equipment, building upkeep, safety equipment, PPE, recruitment, training, uniforms, ambulance maintenance, accident/injury & vehicle insurance for our members,   

We hold our annual fund drive to partner with our community.  This ensures FPEMS can carry out our mission to respond to emergency calls and provide the highest quality patient care for our patients. We take great pride in our service to our community and appreciate the continued support. 

Tree Of Lights Fundraiser 2026

Supporters:

 Tree of Lights History

Honoring Loved Ones • Supporting Life-Saving Care

Each winter season, our community comes together to honor those who have touched our lives — family members, friends, veterans, first responders, and loved ones lost or living — through our Tree of Light Fundraiser.

By purchasing a red, white, or blue light, you help illuminate our Tree of Light while directly supporting the lifesaving mission of Florham Park EMS.

🔴⚪🔵 Levels of Support

Each light represents a dedication and a commitment to our community.

🔴 Red Light – $25

In Honor of

  • A living loved one

  • A caregiver, teacher, or mentor

  • Someone who inspires you

Your dedication name will be listed on our Tree of Light Honor Roll.

⚪ White Light – $50

In Memory of

  • A loved one who has passed

  • A community member or responder

Includes:

  • White light on the Tree

  • Name listed on the Honor Roll

  • Optional inclusion in our Memorial Recognition

🔵 Blue Light – $100

First Responders • Veterans • Special Dedications

Includes:

  • Blue light prominently displayed

  • Name listed on the Honor Roll

  • Special recognition as a Community Guardian Sponsor

⭐ Optional Community Star – $250+

For families, businesses, or organizations wishing to make a larger impact:

  • Multiple lights

  • Featured recognition

  • Optional business or family name plaque (if applicable)

🌲

If you’d like, next I can:

  • Turn this into a print-ready flyer

  • Create a website donation page version

  • Add NJ-compliant nonprofit language

  • Draft a short social media campaign

  • Build a Google Form + donation workflow

  • Create a Tree of Light dedication card or certificate

Just tell me where you want to use it 🌲✨

Yes

Perfect — I’ll give you a ready-to-deploy bundle you can use immediately across print, web, and digital, all written so you can drop in Florham Park EMS branding without rework.

🌟 Tree of Light Fundraiser

Honoring Loved Ones • Supporting Life-Saving Care

📄 PRINT-READY FLYER CONTENT

🔴⚪🔵 Tree of Light Fundraiser

Hosted by Florham Park EMS

This season, help us illuminate our community while honoring the people who matter most in our lives.

By purchasing a red, white, or blue light, you are dedicating a light on our Tree of Light in honor or memory of a loved one — while directly supporting 24/7 emergency medical services in our community.

Levels of Support

🔴 Red Light – $25
In Honor of a Living Loved One

⚪ White Light – $50
In Memory of a Loved One

🔵 Blue Light – $100
First Responders • Veterans • Special Dedications

⭐ Community Star – $250+
Family, Business, or Organizational Recognition

Each dedication will be listed on our Tree of Light Honor Roll.

📍 Tree Location: ____________________
📅 Lighting Date: ____________________
🌐 Donate & Dedicate: ____________________

Florham Park EMS
NJ Licensed | IRS-Recognized 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
All donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law.

🌐 WEBSITE DONATION PAGE VERSION

🌲 Tree of Light Fundraiser

A Community Tribute of Hope, Remembrance, and Service

The Tree of Light Fundraiser is a meaningful way to honor loved ones while supporting the lifesaving mission of Florham Park EMS.

Each light placed on the tree represents a story — a life remembered, a person honored, or a service recognized. Emergency medical services are present during life’s most critical moments, and this fundraiser reflects the deep connection between our community and those who serve it.

Choose Your Dedication

  • Red Light ($25): In honor of a living loved one

  • White Light ($50): In memory of someone special

  • Blue Light ($100): Honoring first responders, veterans, or special service

  • Community Star ($250+): Enhanced recognition for families or businesses

All proceeds directly support:
✔ Ambulance operations
✔ Medical equipment & technology
✔ EMT training & education
✔ 24/7 emergency readiness

💙 Together, we keep the lights on — and the ambulances rolling.

📱 SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN (3-POST SET)

Post 1 – Launch

🌟 Tree of Light Fundraiser is Live! 🌟
Honor a loved one. Remember someone special. Support lifesaving care.

🔴⚪🔵 Purchase a red, white, or blue light and dedicate it on our Tree of Light.

Every light supports Florham Park EMS and our mission to serve the community 24/7.

👉 Donate here: [link]

Post 2 – Meaning

Behind every EMS call is a family, a story, and a life that matters.

Our Tree of Light is more than a fundraiser — it’s a living tribute to those we love and those who serve.

Help us light the way. 🌲✨
[Donation link]

Post 3 – Reminder

💙 Last chance to dedicate a light on our Tree of Light!

Honor • Remember • Give Back
🔴⚪🔵 Lights start at $25

All donations support emergency medical services right here in our community.
[Link]

🧾 GOOGLE FORM – DEDICATION FIELDS

Tree of Light Dedication Form

  1. Donor Name

  2. Email Address

  3. Phone (optional)

  4. Dedication Type

    • ☐ In Honor Of

    • ☐ In Memory Of

  5. Name of Honoree (as it should appear)

  6. Light Color Selected

    • ☐ Red ($25)

    • ☐ White ($50)

    • ☐ Blue ($100)

    • ☐ Community Star ($250+)

  7. Optional Message (limit 25–40 words)

  8. Permission to Publish Name

    • ☐ Yes

    • ☐ Anonymous

🕯️ OPTIONAL ADD-ONS (IF YOU WANT)

  • Printable dedication certificates

  • Memorial reading night / lighting ceremony script

  • Sponsor version for local businesses

  • Board-reporting summary for total lights sold & revenue

  • Wix-embedded donation + form workflow

If you want, I can next:

  • Convert this into Wix-ready HTML

  • Build a Google Form + Sheets auto-tracker

  • Create printable dedication cards

  • Draft a ceremony program & speaking script

  • Align this with your fundraising committee reporting

Just tell me the next step 🌲✨

Yes

Got it — here’s the next-step package: Wix-ready HTML, a Google Form + Sheets tracker layout, printable dedication certificate text, and a short Tree Lighting ceremony script (plus a quick board-reporting template). You can copy/paste each section as-is.

1) Wix-ready HTML (copy/paste into a Wix “Embed > Custom Code” block)

<section style="max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;padding:20px;line-height:1.5;"> <h2 style="margin-bottom:8px;">🌲 Tree of Light Fundraiser</h2> <p style="margin-top:0;"> <strong>Honoring Loved Ones • Supporting Life-Saving Care</strong><br/> This season, help illuminate our community while honoring the people who matter most. By purchasing a <strong>red, white, or blue light</strong>, you are dedicating a light on our Tree of Light while directly supporting <strong>Florham Park EMS</strong> and 24/7 emergency readiness. </p> <h3 style="margin-bottom:8px;">🔴⚪🔵 Levels of Support</h3> <ul> <li><strong>🔴 Red Light – $25</strong> (In Honor Of a living loved one)</li> <li><strong>⚪ White Light – $50</strong> (In Memory Of a loved one)</li> <li><strong>🔵 Blue Light – $100</strong> (First Responders • Veterans • Special Dedications)</li> <li><strong>⭐ Community Star – $250+</strong> (Families, businesses, or organizations)</li> </ul> <h3 style="margin-bottom:8px;">Why it matters</h3> <p style="margin-top:0;"> Every light purchased supports ambulance operations, equipment, EMT training, and our ability to respond 24/7. This is more than a fundraiser — it’s a living tribute of hope, remembrance, and community service. </p> <div style="border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:12px;padding:14px;margin:18px 0;"> <h3 style="margin-top:0;">Dedicate a Light</h3> <p style="margin:0 0 10px 0;"> <strong>Step 1:</strong> Complete the dedication form.<br/> <strong>Step 2:</strong> Submit your donation. </p> <p style="margin:0 0 10px 0;"> <a href="PASTE_GOOGLE_FORM_LINK_HERE" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:inline-block;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #222;text-decoration:none;"> ✅ Dedication Form </a> &nbsp; <a href="PASTE_DONATION_LINK_HERE" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="display:inline-block;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:10px;background:#222;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;"> 💙 Donate Now </a> </p> <p style="margin:0;font-size:0.95em;"> Florham Park EMS is an NJ Licensed, IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law. </p> </div> <h3 style="margin-bottom:8px;">Tree Location & Lighting</h3> <p style="margin-top:0;"> <strong>Tree Location:</strong> ____________________<br/> <strong>Lighting Date/Time:</strong> ____________________<br/> <strong>Honor Roll Posted:</strong> On our website and at the ceremony (unless anonymous). </p> </section>

2) Google Form + Sheets Auto-Tracker (structure you can build in 10 minutes)

Google Form questions (exact order)

  1. Donor Name (required)

  2. Email (required)

  3. Phone (optional)

  4. Dedication Type (multiple choice)

    • In Honor Of

    • In Memory Of

  5. Honoree Name (as it should appear) (required)

  6. Light Level (multiple choice)

    • Red – $25

    • White – $50

    • Blue – $100

    • Community Star – $250+

  7. Optional Message (short answer, limit text in description)

  8. Display Preference (multiple choice)

    • Publish Name

    • Anonymous

Google Sheet tabs

Tab 1: Form Responses 1 (auto-created)
Tab 2: Honor Roll (Public)
Columns:

  • Honoree Name

  • Dedication Type

  • Light Level

  • Optional Message (trim if needed)

  • Display Name (or “Anonymous”)

Tab 3: Payments Match (Internal)
Columns:

  • Donor Name

  • Email

  • Donation Amount

  • Payment Date

  • Matched? (Y/N)

  • Notes

Simple “Honor Roll” pull formula (example)

In Honor Roll (Public) cell A2:

=FILTER('Form Responses 1'!E2:E, 'Form Responses 1'!E2:E<>"")

Then repeat similar filters for other columns (or use one combined array). If you want, I can give you the single clean combined array formula after you tell me your exact Form column letters (they vary slightly).

3) Printable Dedication Certificate (text-only, print-ready)

CERTIFICATE OF DEDICATION
This certificate recognizes the dedication of a light on the
Florham Park EMS Tree of Light

Dedicated by: ___________________________
In: ☐ Honor Of ☐ Memory Of
Honoree Name: ___________________________

Light Level: ☐ Red ($25) ☐ White ($50) ☐ Blue ($100) ☐ Community Star ($250+)

Message (optional):

Thank you for supporting Florham Park EMS and helping ensure 24/7 emergency medical readiness for our community.

Authorized by: ___________________________
Date: ___________________

4) Short Tree Lighting Ceremony Script (10–12 minutes)

MC Opening (1 minute)
“Good evening and welcome to the Florham Park EMS Tree of Light. Tonight we gather as a community to honor loved ones, to remember those we miss, and to recognize those who serve.”

Origin & Meaning (2 minutes)
“The Tree of Light began as a way for our community to come together during a season of reflection. In EMS, we meet people at life’s most important moments — in crisis, recovery, and loss. Each light represents a name, a story, and a reminder that our community stands together.”

Mission Moment (2 minutes)
“Every light you purchased helps support ambulance operations, equipment, training, and our ability to respond 24/7. Your support directly strengthens emergency readiness in Florham Park.”

Reading of Dedications (3–5 minutes)
(Option A: Read first names only)
(Option B: Read categories: In Memory Of / In Honor Of / Blue Lights for Service)

Moment of Silence (30 seconds)
“Please join us in a brief moment of silence for those we honor and remember.”

Lighting Countdown (30 seconds)
“On my count — 3…2…1… let’s light the Tree of Light.”

Close (1 minute)
“Thank you for standing with Florham Park EMS. Please visit our honor roll, take a photo, and share your dedication.”

5) Board Packet Mini-Reporting Template (1 page content)

Tree of Light Fundraiser – Summary Report

  • Campaign Dates: __________ to __________

  • Total Dedications Sold: ______

    • Red: ___ | White: ___ | Blue: ___ | Community Star: ___

  • Gross Revenue: $________

  • Direct Costs (lights, signage, printing, platform fees): $________

  • Net Proceeds: $________

  • Recognition Delivered:

    • Honor Roll posted (date): ________

    • Ceremony held (date): ________

    • Certificates issued: ________

  • Notes / Improvements for Next Year: ______________________

If you answer this with just “Wix” or “Google”, I’ll tailor the next step accordingly (either: a polished Wix page layout + button wording + donation workflow, or a locked-down Sheets tracker with protected formulas and a clean public Honor Roll export).

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