Schwarber’s Neighborhood Heroes Honors Engine 60/Ladder 19/Medic 37
On April 29, Kyle Schwarber and his wife Paige, founders of Schwarber’s Neighborhood Heroes, stopped by Engine 60, Ladder 19, and Medic 37 to treat 75 first responders and family members to a special lunch. Their visit brought not just great food—but big smiles and a sense of community—to the firehouse.
Schwarber’s Neighborhood Heroes is dedicated to honoring the everyday sacrifices of first responders, military personnel, and their families by creating positive experiences and supporting wellness, education, and crisis needs. The Foundation is proud to partner with hometown heroes like the Schwarbers step up for our fire community—and grateful for their heartfelt show of appreciation.
SAVE THE DATE 9/11 !
Join Us for a Night at the Ballpark Supporting Philly’s Bravest! 🔥
The Philadelphia Fire Department Foundation is hosting its First Annual Fundraiser at the Phillies game — and you’re invited!
Come cheer on the Phils while supporting the firefighters who keep our city safe. Discounted tickets are available, and a portion of each sale goes directly to the Foundation to fund critical safety programs and firehouse needs.
🔥 We’ll also be selling an exclusive Philly Fire Department t-shirt — the perfect way to show your pride, donate to our cause and stand with our local heroes. Let’s fill the stands in red and show our support for the PFD!
⭐ CLICK HERE to buy 9/11 Event t-shirts!
CLICK HERE to read about Wawa Hoagies for Heroes 2024!
Wawa Hoagies for Heroes • Thursday, June 26, 2025
Wawa Hoagie Day returns on Thursday, June 26 offering a free lunch for the thousands willing to queue around Arch Street between 5th and 6th Streets. A highlight of the afternoon’s festivities on the stage in front of the Constitution Center is Wawa’s Hoagies for Heroes—an annual hoagie-building contest that brings local heroes head-to-head for a good cause. Members from the Philadelphia Police Department will compete against members from the City’s Fire Department to make the most turkey hoagies in three minutes, with both teams earning a donation to charity.
In 2024, the Fire Department won, for its third successive victory over PPD! The day, part of 16 days of Wawa Welcome America schedule, also provided a portion of the hoagies made to local organizations serving the community.