Who we are
The Hundred Club of Connecticut is a charitable, nonprofit organization chartered in 1967 for the specific purpose of assisting the families of Police Officers, Firefighters, and Correction Officers who lose their lives in the line of duty. During its 59 years of existence, the Club has aided the families of 109 Police Officers, 150 Firefighters and 7 Correction Officers who made the supreme sacrifice. Gifts totaling over $14,979,036 have been made to these families. The Club, through its staff and Directors, maintains a confidential assessment of family needs and, when necessary, provides help in meeting unexpected expenses and pressing obligations that can overwhelm the family. Arrangements may also be made for other professional services that may be required. A continuing tradition of the Club is to provide the surviving spouse and children with extra funds and gifts during the holiday season to make it a joyful time of year.
It is a unique and most prestigious organization of its kind in the nation. Connecticut’s Club reaches every corner of the state, servicing families of all Firefighters (paid and volunteer), CT P.O.S.T. Certified Law Enforcement Officers, and Correction Officers in every city, town and borough. Our organization’s benefits are so diversified and all encompassing, that our charity has become a model for others to emulate. This is evidenced by the fact that leaders from all parts of the country have approached The Hundred Club of Connecticut for guidance in forming similar organizations.
As summarized below, the Club offers a variety of programs for our families. We take special pride in those benefits that enhance the education, development and happiness of our children.
The Fixed Indebtedness Program: In addition to the immediate death benefit of $25,000, there is the Fixed Indebtedness Assistance. Under this program, the Special Assistance Committee will review the fixed indebtedness of new families and has the authority, where appropriate, to recommend to the Board of Directors additional financial relief for individual families. This supplements our regular Special Assistance programs in cases of unusual need.
Catastrophic Injury Benefit: It is provided on an as needed basis upon review and discretion of the Board of Directors.
The Scholarship Program: Upon completion of high school, each student is eligible for up to $40,000 per academic year for tuition and other educational expenses.
Computers for Students: Each student, beginning at age 7, is eligible to receive a computer.
The Summer Camp Fund: Under this program, we will provide four weeks of camp for every child between the ages of 5 and 18 who wish to take advantage of this opportunity.
The Birthday Gift Program: Each child receives $250 every year on his or her birthday - up to and including age 18.
Holiday Remembrance: Each family receives a food basket at Thanksgiving; Each surviving spouse receives a check for $1000 at Christmas & $250 for each child up to and including age 18. They also receive remembrance gifts on Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day as appropriate.
Funding: Funds are received from the dues of its generous members who donate $250 annually for the privilege of being a part of The Hundred Club’s mission. Hundred Club Members do not receive nor expect benefits. They ask nothing in return except the satisfaction from serving the surviving spouse and children of our Fallen Heroes.
Benefits are established by the Board of Directors who meet quarterly to transact business. Elected Officers and Directors perform their functions without compensation. Committees meet as needed and policies are carried out by the Club’s staff. After a review by the Board of Directors, Club benefits are provided to the surviving spouse and children of Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters or Correction Officers who die in the line of duty. Currently, there are more than 40,000 men and women that serve in these uniformed services in Connecticut.
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