Our Mission
To provide financial assistance to volunteer firefighters, EMT's and members of ladies auxiliaries in Oneida and Herkimer Counties who suffer from a life-threatening illness, such as cancer.

The Believe 271 Foundation, Inc. was founded in March of 2014 to provide support to our local heroes. With the financial support comes emotional support, letting our heroes know that "No One Fights Alone."
We rely on fundraising events and your generous donations to fulfill our duties and we could not survive without the support of the fire service and loyal followers. As a 501(c)3 not-for-profit your donation is tax deductible.
Other than minimal insurance costs, all of our proceeds are given back to local firefighters and ladies auxiliary members. We have an unpaid board of directors, no employees, no expenses and dedicated professionals that volunteer their services for the good of our organization.
Believe 271 has become an integral player in the fight against cancer offering educational programs locally and nation-wide.
OUR GIFT THERMOMETER
We've gifted over $375,500, 108 grants to firefighters and ladies auxiliary who are struggling with cancer and life threatening illnesses since 2014!
The Latest
World of Roses Glass and Gifts Donations
Place an order, now through October 15, 2023 and a portion will be donated back to Believe 271! Check out Facebook: World of…
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Russ and Marianne Brooks Donation
The Believe 271 Foundation board would like to take this time to publicly thank Russ and Marianne Brooks for their generous donation to our foundation. Past Chief Brooks while Chief of the Utica FD took…
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Goldfire Inc. Believe 271 Shield
John Price at Goldfire Inc. has created this shield in honor of our firefighters battling cancer or who have battled cancer. $30 of each shield will go towards the work of our Foundation.
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Believe 271 Foundation Sponsoring Requirement
First of all, I want to take this time to say THANK YOU to each and every one of you and your members for what you have been able to do to…
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Waterville Fire Department Donation
Thank you Waterville Fire Department for your $500 donation to the Believe 271 Foundation.
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New York Mills FD Donation
Lee Center Firefighter Donation
Here is a donation we gave a Lee Center Firefighter. Tonight I had the honor to present a check from the Believe 271 foundation to Joe Baker of the Lee Center Fire Department to help him with his…
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