Striving to serve

So many requests for funding all of a sudden! Is it the magic of the internet or are we finally becoming well-known by the population we strive to serve? A little of both I imagine.

I have received grant requests from six volunteer fire departments just since January. For our little non-profit this is a lot. The requests are for equipment, gear, and stuff they really need. Oh, I wish I could start writing checks right now. Instead I will be writing letters acknowledging receipt of the application and informing those applicants that we must raise some more money before considering their requests. We have some funds from our last fundraiser but must keep those available for the injured firefighters and the families that suffer the biggest loss. The volunteer fire departments are accustomed to having to wait for what they need (unfortunately) so they are always very understanding and still appreciative of what we do.