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Killeen Chamber asks for community's help to honor coronavirus first responders

The Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce launched the "Serving Our Heroes" campaign to honor local first responders who are keeping the public safe.
Credit: Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce

KILLEEN, Texas —

The Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce launched the "Serving Our Heroes" campaign to honor local first responders and medical workers who are keeping the public safe. They ask that the community join the initiative to help show support for those leading the fight against the virus.

Ways to get involved:

Donations

Donations are accepted on the Killeen Chamber website where you can but gift cards from local GKCC member restaurants, bakers & caterers.

Each Friday in April the Killeen Chamber will deliver these gift cards to police officers, firefighters, EMS and hospital workers. 

Cards and art

People are also invited to send cards or colored pictures to the Killeen Chamber to be delivered with gift cards on Fridays. 

Designate the envelope: To A Brave {Police Officer, Fire Fighter, Nurse, Health Care Worker} % GKCC PO Box 548 Killeen, TX 76540 #KilleenStrong 

Wear blue

Every Friday in April the community is asked to wear blue to support our front-line workers and to "chalk your walk" and write a new message in chalk on your driveway thanking our front-line workers. 

Post photos of your activities on your favorite social media channel using the hashtag #KilleenStrong #ServingOurHeroes. 

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