The 100 Club of Alameda
WE STEP IN WHEN TRAGEDY STRIKES
The 100 Club was founded on the principle of standing by the families of fallen first responders in their greatest time of need. It all began in 1953 in Detroit, Michigan, when a local businessman, William Packer, took action after a young police officer was killed in the line of duty. Moved by the tragedy, he gathered 100 friends and associates, each pledging financial support to assist the officer’s surviving family. This act of generosity and solidarity laid the foundation for what would become the 100 Club, an organization dedicated to providing immediate financial assistance to the families of fallen law enforcement officers and firefighters.
The idea quickly gained momentum, inspiring the formation of 100 Club chapters across the country, each dedicated to serving first responders in their local communities.
In 1974, The Martin C. Kauffman 100 Club of Alameda County was established with the same mission: to provide financial assistance to the families of police officers and firefighters who are killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. Named in honor of Martin C. Kauffman, a devoted advocate for first responders, the Alameda County chapter has continued to uphold this mission for decades.
Beyond immediate financial aid, the club offers college scholarships for the children of fallen first responders, as well as an annual holiday gift to remind these families that they are never forgotten. Through the unwavering support of community members and donors, the 100 Club of Alameda County continues to honor the legacy of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting and serving others.