EASING UNBEARABLE BURDENS SINCE 1953
FOUNDED IN HOUSTON TX
Founded in Houston Texas, The 100 Club is a citizen funded non-profit organization that began in 1953, which provides financial assistance to the dependents of law enforcement officers and firefighters who are killed or seriously injured in the line of duty in 32 counties surrounding Houston.
A HISTORY OF SUPPORT
Our history reflects the hearts of our members and donors that have been generous since 1953, and we’ve been able to grow significantly over the last 70 years because of them!
1953 | The Founding
THE 5 FOUNDERS
A group of five men consisting of Leopold L. Meyer, Ray R. Elliot, R. H. Abercrombie, William A. “Bill” Smith, and Jim “Silver Dollar” West realized the need to support the dependents of Houston police officers killed in the line of duty. They motivated 100 people to contribute $100 each toward the dependent family member of a Houston Police Officer who had been killed in the line of duty.
1954 | Honoring the Brave
CELEBRATING COURAGE
The 100 Club has been honoring the brave men and women who go above and beyond the call of duty since 1954 by hosting an Annual Heroes Awards Banquet. We proudly honor, award, and share their heroic acts.
1972 | Protecting Lives
LIFE-PROTECTING EQUIPMENT
In 1972, The 100 Club took the mission of supporting law enforcement a step further by providing life protecting equipment to local law enforcement agencies who could not otherwise afford it.
1974 | Starting to Expand
GOING BEYOND HOUSTON
In 1974, The 100 Club expanded line-of-duty death benefits to all law enforcement officers within Harris County.
1980 | Educational Opportunities
FURTHERING CAREERS
The 100 Club proudly partners with Sam Houston State University and the University of Houston Downtown to provide educational opportunities to local law enforcement officers wishing to further their career in law enforcement.
1995-2016 | Advancing the Mission
GAINING MOMENTUM
Since 1953, The 100 Club has added 31 more counties to our line-of-duty death and serious injured benefits coverage area.
2001 | Incorporating Firefighters
ADDITIONAL HEROES
In 2001, The 100 Club added both paid and volunteer firefighters to qualify for line-of-duty death benefits within our coverage areas.
2005 | Seriously Injured
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
In 2005, The 100 Club started providing financial support to law enforcement officers and firefighters who were seriously injured in the line of duty.
2006-2015 | Going Further
STATE-WIDE GROWTH
In 2006, The 100 Club added the Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association to receive line-of-duty death benefits.
2018 | Service Animals
REPLACING SERVICE ANIMALS
In 2018, The 100 Club started replacing service animals that are killed or seriously injured in the line of duty within our coverage area.
The Future
THE 100 CLUB TODAY
Today, the 100 Club has a robust membership base and is a recognized non-profit, charitable organization made up of people just like you. Our core mission is to extend financial assistance to the families of law enforcement officers and firefighters who tragically lose their lives or sustain serious injuries while performing their duties within the 32 counties around Houston and state-wide law enforcement agencies.
THE 100 CLUB TODAY
The 100 Club has grown a lot in 70 years, but our mission has remained the same. Our focus of serving the brave men and women who put their lives at risk every day has not waivered, but strengthened.
The 100 Club provides immediate financial assistance to the dependent families of law enforcement officers and firefighters who are killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. We also provide life-protecting equipment to local law enforcement agencies who could not otherwise afford it and replace service animals who are killed or seriously injured in the line of duty.
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Join our mission in protecting our heroes. Here are some other ways you can share the mission of The 100 Club!
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