HEROES BEHIND THE BADGE
When trouble arises, our First Responders risk their own lives to save others. Answering the call, they rush toward danger and tragedies without a second thought. Sometimes they are wounded physically. Sometimes they are wounded emotionally. And oftentimes they are asked to do it all over again the very next day.
Cleft of Hope (COH) would like to offer our men and women behind the badge time, space, and freedom to let their hearts heal, so they can continue to do the honorable work they have been called to do.
First responders have been close to Board Member Amy Gross’ heart for quite some time. Many of Amy’s close family and friends are public servants, including her late husband, Deputy Bryan Gross. However, it wasn’t until the COH Board was invited to a business meeting with Kingdom minded business leaders, that Cleft of Hope started leaning toward serving first responders. At this meeting the Cleft of Hope Board had the humbling experience of learning more about what our law enforcement goes through physically, mentally and emotionally. Cleft of Hope left that meeting with a heart for these specific men and women. Amy happened to be the only board member unable to attend that meeting and she was elated with the news that the Board was being led to support law enforcement and other first responders. What divine intervention for the Lord to place the same desires on all of their hearts.
As the idea behind Cleft of Hope continued to grow, more people with similar desires were connected. One of those people was Board Member Matt Carson (Grand Junction Fire Department, 1992-2022). Matt heard about the Cleft of Hope vision and immediately wanted to know how he could be a part of the mission. Matt’s energy and drive for serving and supporting his first responder family was exactly what was needed to complete the Board.
Cleft of Hope would like to thank our men and women behind the badge by serving them with love and compassion and showing them respect for the daily sacrifices they make for our families and communities.
Cleft of Hope (COH) would like to offer our men and women behind the badge time, space, and freedom to let their hearts heal, so they can continue to do the honorable work they have been called to do.
First responders have been close to Board Member Amy Gross’ heart for quite some time. Many of Amy’s close family and friends are public servants, including her late husband, Deputy Bryan Gross. However, it wasn’t until the COH Board was invited to a business meeting with Kingdom minded business leaders, that Cleft of Hope started leaning toward serving first responders. At this meeting the Cleft of Hope Board had the humbling experience of learning more about what our law enforcement goes through physically, mentally and emotionally. Cleft of Hope left that meeting with a heart for these specific men and women. Amy happened to be the only board member unable to attend that meeting and she was elated with the news that the Board was being led to support law enforcement and other first responders. What divine intervention for the Lord to place the same desires on all of their hearts.
As the idea behind Cleft of Hope continued to grow, more people with similar desires were connected. One of those people was Board Member Matt Carson (Grand Junction Fire Department, 1992-2022). Matt heard about the Cleft of Hope vision and immediately wanted to know how he could be a part of the mission. Matt’s energy and drive for serving and supporting his first responder family was exactly what was needed to complete the Board.
Cleft of Hope would like to thank our men and women behind the badge by serving them with love and compassion and showing them respect for the daily sacrifices they make for our families and communities.
In Memoriam
Deputy Bryan Gross, Converse County Sheriff's Office
EOW: July 28, 2011
EOW: July 28, 2011
