PIERCE Foundation

05/29/2026

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You show up for everyone else. When is the last time you showed up for yourself?

The calls don't stay on scene. They follow us home. Into our marriages. Into our families. Into the quiet moments nobody else sees.

Beyond the Call: Emotional Recovery for First Responders is a powerful one day workshop designed to help first responders and their spouses understand trauma, improve communication, strengthen relationships, and begin healing.

Bring your spouse. Bring your partner. Bring yourself.

Because your mental wellness deserves the same attention you give everyone else's emergency.

📅 June 26, 2026
📍 Raleigh, NC
🎟️ $65 Individual | $100 Per Couple
🍽 Lunch Included

You don't have to fight your battles alone. ❤️🚑🚒👮‍♂️

05/28/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ResponderFest Bringing Unique Festival Style First Responder Wellness Experience to Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville, SC — The PIERCE Foundation is bringing a completely different kind of first responder event to the Upstate this fall with the launch of ResponderFest, taking place September 10–11, 2026 at the beautiful Golden Grove Farm & Brew in Piedmont, South Carolina.

Unlike traditional conferences held inside hotel ballrooms and convention centers, ResponderFest is designed to create a laid back, outdoor festival experience focused on connection, wellness, community, and real conversations among first responders.

Hosted on the scenic grounds of Golden Grove Farm & Brew, the two day event will combine mental wellness education, live entertainment, camping, social activities, food trucks, vendors, and holistic wellness experiences in a setting intentionally built to help first responders decompress and reconnect with one another.

ResponderFest is part of the growing movement created by The PIERCE Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting first responders through education, wellness initiatives, peer connection, and access to resources.

“The Upstate is hungry for something new. Something meaningful. Something that brings us together,” said Daniel Mouring, South Carolina Director for The PIERCE Foundation. “ResponderFest is about bringing everyone together to fellowship, break bread, and heal together. But more than anything, we want to bring hope. Hope that there is light for those living in darkness. For those afflicted by mediocrity. For everyone that needs to realize they are not alone.”

The event will feature:

- Mental wellness and resilience focused presentations
- Live music and entertainment
- On site camping opportunities
- A vendor village featuring businesses and community resources
- Holistic wellness experiences and activities
- Networking and relationship building opportunities
- Food trucks and local business involvement
- A special 9/11 remembrance presentation honoring those impacted by the attacks and the sacrifices made by first responders

The PIERCE Foundation has quickly gained national attention after hosting sold out and highly praised first responder wellness events across multiple states. Attendees from more than 17 states have participated in previous events hosted by the organization.

Registration for attendees, vendors, and sponsors is now open.

For interviews, sponsorship opportunities, vendor information, or additional event details, contact:

Daniel Mouring
South Carolina Director
The PIERCE Foundation
[email protected]

Additional information can also be found at piercefoundation.org and by following The PIERCE Foundation on social media.

05/28/2026

🐾 CALLING ALL FIRST RESPONDER THERAPY DOGS 🐾

The PIERCE Foundation is creating a special 2027 Therapy Dog Calendar featuring the incredible dogs serving alongside our first responders… and YOUR dog could be featured!

These dogs bring comfort during crisis, support during trauma, and light into some very dark moments. Now it’s time to celebrate them.

📸 We are officially accepting submissions for:
🚓 Law Enforcement Therapy Dogs
🚑 EMS Therapy Dogs
🚒 Fire Service Therapy Dogs
🏥 Hospital Support Dogs
🧠 Peer Support & Wellness Dogs
🇺🇸 Military & Veteran Support Dogs
🐾 Community Partner Therapy Dogs serving first responders

Selected dogs will be featured in our official fundraising calendar with proceeds helping support first responder mental wellness initiatives through The PIERCE Foundation.

HOW TO ENTER:
✅ Follow The PIERCE Foundation page
✅ Like & SHARE this post publicly
✅ Tag at least 3 people who love therapy dogs or support first responders
✅ Submit your dog using the Google Form below
✅ Upload 3–5 high quality photos

📅 ALL submissions must be received by JULY 1, 2026

We strongly encourage departments, agencies, hospitals, and organizations to participate and help us showcase the amazing impact these dogs make every single day.

Join the movement.
No One Fights Alone.

05/28/2026

We still have a few spots available to advertise your small business on our mobile outreach trailer. Info in comments. 👇

We’re opening up 10 small business spots on our mobile unit! Take a look at our example layout for our mobile unit!

This SUV and utility trailer is how we show up for first responders across NC and beyond. Events. Outreach. Real connections. Your logo isn’t just advertising… it’s tied to a mission that’s moving.

If you believe in supporting the people who show up on everyone else’s worst day, this is your chance to stand with us.

Let’s put your business on something that actually matters. If you're interested, click on the link in comments for our available slots and higher teirs if interested.

05/28/2026

We'd love for our followers to give them Like, Share, and FOLLOW! TRUST US... The coffee is fantastic!

EMS Inspired Coffee Company

05/28/2026

One thing I never want us to forget as this movement grows…

When people support our mission, we need to support them right back.

Too often people ask businesses, artists, musicians, vendors, and community partners to pour into first responders, but then we never return the love. That has to change.

Rob has been a huge supporter of what we are building. But beyond being an incredible artist, he’s just a genuinely good human being. The kind of person who shows up for people, believes in the mission, and wants to make a difference.

So if you see the people supporting this foundation…
Support them back.
Follow them.
Share their work.
Buy their products.
Go to their shows.
Recommend them to others.

That’s how real community is built.

We rise together or not at all.

05/28/2026

It's always good to be able to get out and enjoy some great music with our friend, and supporter, Rob Cole Music!

05/27/2026

Two powerhouse guys right here doing BIG things!!! 💪💪

🌟 EXCITING TRAINING OPPORTUNITY! 🌟

PEER SUPPORT TRAINING – TRACK A: FOUNDATIONS 2 is coming to Asheville! 🙌

📅 June 12–14 & June 19–20 (2 weekends)
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 50 S. French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC 28801 in Conference Room 1

👤 Trainer for this class: Jeff Walker with Wilkes Recovery

⚠️ IMPORTANT:
This training is ONLY for Track A participants who have already completed Foundations 1.

Ready to take the next step? Register today: Email
📧 [email protected]

📞 Questions?
Call Amanda at 828-450-1346
Let’s keep building recovery, connection, and community together! 💚