Young Friends

The Next Generation of BackStoppers Supporters
Learn more about our Young Friends!

Families We Serve

Read Stories from the Families We Serve
Learn more about the families of fallen heroes.

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Outlying County Supporter Groups
Learn more about our coverage area beyond St. Louis.

The BackStoppers has assisted over 180 families since 1959

Bohannon Family

How We Help

A safety net with no strings attached.

Stanze Family

Those We Honor

Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our safety.

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Coverage Area

Serving 18 counties in Missouri and Illinois.

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Our Current Statistics

Provides roughly $2 million in assistance each year.

News & Events

January 3, 2023

Legacy Giving: The Murphy Family

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Generous Support
December 21, 2022

Serving on the Home Front and Overseas: Joe Strehl

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Stories from Our Families
December 15, 2022

A Junior Firefighter in the Making: CJ Moore

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Families of Fallen Heroes
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