The Sheriff's Office Employee's Orphan's Fund was founded in 1991 by the Adams County Sheriff's Office with a mission to provide financial assistance to the dependents of employees who have tragically passed while serving or in retirement. From its inception, the Fund aimed to support the educational pursuits of these families by offering scholarships and financial aid for higher education. Shortly after its creation, the Fund achieved 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, solidifying its ability to operate as a nonprofit organization. Since then, the Fund has been dedicated to awarding annual scholarships to the children of Sheriff's Office employees, ensuring that they have the resources needed to achieve educational success. The Fund is supported through the generous donations of individuals and businesses, which help maintain its mission of empowering the next generation of students through education and opportunity while preserving the professional reputation of law enforcement.
Our Mission
Your support makes a difference. The Sheriff's Office Employee's Orphan's Fund relies on the generosity of individuals and businesses like yours to continue providing financial assistance to the dependents of Adams County Sheriff's Office employees who have tragically passed while serving or in retirement.
The Fund’s board consists of unpaid volunteers who are committed to ensuring that every dollar donated is used effectively to maximize the impact of your contribution. Donations help support our annual scholarship program, which benefits children of Sheriff's Office employees, and provide ongoing assistance to dependents working toward their academic success.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we are tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code, and your donations are tax-deductible. Our Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-1178702.
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View scholarshipThe George Havorka Scholarship is dedicated to supporting current or prospective college students whose parent or legal guardian is an active or retired #ACSO employee. We are proud of these students’ achievements and wish them continued academic success when they resume their studies. Applications will be accepted beginning January 1, 2026
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Your support makes a difference. The Sheriff's Office Employee's Orphan's Fund relies on the generosity of individuals and businesses like yours to continue providing financial assistance to the dependents of Adams County Sheriff's Office employees who have tragically passed while serving or in retirement. The Fund’s board consists of unpaid volunteers who are committed to ensuring that every dollar donated is used effectively to maximize the impact of your contribution. Donations help support our annual scholarship program, which benefits children of Sheriff's Office employees, and provide ongoing assistance to dependents working toward their academic success. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we are tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code, and your donations are tax-deductible. Our Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-1178702.
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