HELP OUR LOCAL HEROES!
"Backing" Our Cops & Teachers
Get involved! Help us help our heroes work and live where they serve -- in Douglas County!
“Being a role model is the most powerful form of education. Too often fathers neglect it because they get so caught up in making a living they forget to make a life.” – John Wooden
Quote of the Week: By Co-Founder, Jeff Schemenauer
WHAT WE DO:
OUR GOALS:
Goal 1. Ease the financial burden of soaring home and rental costs on law enforcement officers and teachers.
Goal 2. Improve recruitment and retention of highly qualified personnel needed in these critical positions.
Goal 3. Increase community connections.
Goal 4. Improve work-life balance for our essential professionals that protect Douglas County and educate our youth.
Make an Impact:
What's Your Impact Level?
- $20 - Grassroots Supporter
- $40 - Community Hero
- $100 - Impact Champion
- Other - Every bit helps!
100% of Your Donation Stays Local & Helps with the Following:
- Community Awareness & Education
- Operational Costs & Advertising
- Direct Program Costs for Cops & Teachers
* EIN #93-4396047
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$10-50.00
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$25-85.00
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WHO WE ARE:
OUR STORY:
Jeff and Cindy Schemenauer founded the Back the Badge and Books Family Foundation after observing a concerning trend during their 26-year residency in Douglas County. They noticed that local law enforcement officers and teachers were experiencing increased financial pressure due to rising housing and rental costs. This economic strain often forced these essential professionals to find housing in nearby areas like Dayton, Reno, and Spanish Springs, resulting in lengthy commutes that disrupted their work-life balance and community connections. Additionally, the disproportionate rise in housing expenses compared to wages discouraged highly qualified applicants and contributed to declining retention rates, low morale, and job dissatisfaction, as indicated by observations and survey studies conducted prior to creating the Foundation.
OUR PURPOSE:
The Foundation aims to raise funds, increase awareness, and provide financial assistance to law enforcement officers and teachers struggling to afford living and working in Douglas County, NV. By alleviating the financial pressure of high housing costs, the Foundation seeks to improve the recruitment and retention of highly qualified personnel in these essential roles. We need YOU! We need the community to support our heroes! Find out how below...
Contact the Back the Badge & Books Foundation:
Co-Founders: Jeff & Cindy Schemenauer
EMAIL:
backthebadgeandbooks.nv@gmail.com
ADDRESS:
Back the Badge and Books Foundation
1362 US Highway 395, Ste. 102
Gardnerville, NV 89410
PHONE:
(775) 285-6346
FUN FACTS:
- 95% of your donation will go directly to support cops & teachers!
- 100% of your contributions stay local in Douglas County!
* Facebook and Social Media Coming SOON!!!
HOW WE DO IT: A STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS
STEP 1: APPLICATION PROCESS & ELIGIBIITY:
To be eligible for financial assistance from the Foundation, applicants must complete an application and participate in a housing and financial assessment. Approval is contingent upon an assessment of financial hardship stemming from housing or rental expenses, as well as individual circumstances. While nomination or referral from the applicant's employing agency or other community organization is encouraged, it is not required. Financial assistance is available to sworn law enforcement officers and licensed teachers employed in Douglas County.
STEP 2: PROGRAM DETERMINATION:
After approval, the determined amount of financial assistance is dispensed monthly and directly transferred to the recipient's rental company, landlord, or mortgage company. No funds are issued directly to the recipient. The extent of assistance provided by the Foundation is subject to individual circumstances, the degree of "financial hardship," and household size, with military veterans given preference.
STEP 3: PROGRAM PARTICIPATION:
Applicants commit to the program through signing an agreement/contract, affirming their readiness to engage and comply with program guidelines. Participation in all Foundation programs is voluntary. Violations of rules or regulations may result in applicants being removed from the program, such as failure to fulfill outstanding rent or mortgage payments, etc. The objective is to retain applicants in the program for a minimum of one year and a maximum of three years, contingent upon fund availability and adherence to program policies.
STEP 4: OTHER RESOURCES & ACCOUNTABILITY:
Additional resources available, though optional, during program participation encompass financial guidance and mentoring for career development. Regular progress assessments to gauge program outcomes and potential adjustments will be outlined in the program agreement/contract. Further accountability measures and evaluation criteria necessary for program involvement will also be specified in the program agreement/contract.
* Approval of applications, financial assistance amounts, and timetable for full implementation rests with the availability of funds and the discretion of the Board.