History

A “Signal 33” is the radio call meaning an officer is in need of immediate assistance.

When Missouri public servants make the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities, the Missouri 10-33 Benevolent Fund steps forward to provide immediate financial assistance to the families and loved ones they leave behind.

Founded as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Missouri 10-33 exists to honor and support the men and women who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving the citizens of Missouri. What began primarily as support for law enforcement families has expanded over the years to include firefighters, emergency medical personnel, corrections officers, probation and parole officers, transportation employees, conservation agents, park rangers, judicial employees, and Missouri utility and electric cooperative line workers who serve communities during emergencies and disasters.

Today, Missouri 10-33 is the only statewide organization of its kind serving all 114 counties and the City of St. Louis while supporting families from multiple public service sectors across Missouri.

To date, the organization has provided immediate financial assistance to 149 Missouri families following line-of-duty deaths involving law enforcement officers, firefighters, corrections personnel, transportation employees, and utility line workers.

Unlike many charitable organizations, Missouri 10-33 operates with minimal administrative overhead, allowing donations and fundraising proceeds to directly support the organization’s mission of assisting Missouri families during times of unimaginable loss.

Behind the mission is a small but deeply committed group of volunteer board members and supporters who work tirelessly to ensure assistance is delivered quickly, compassionately, and privately.

We believe service should never be forgotten, sacrifice should always be honored, and families facing tragedy should never stand alone.

Honor • Sacrifice • Support