WHAT IS THE 100 CLUB?
The 100 Club of Central Texas is the leader in providing financial support to the families of first responders who have been killed or critically injured in the line of duty.
WHO WE SERVE
First Responders
The 100 Club of Central Texas serves emergency communications operators, emergency medical technicians, firefighters, and law enforcement officers who have been killed or critically injured in the line of duty.
Dependents
The Club serves the dependents of the first responders killed or critically injured in the line of duty. We keep in touch with the families, building a personal relationship through regular phone calls; invitations to events; and birthday, gift, and holiday cards to mark special occasions.
The Club hosts a Family Fun Day every year, bringing together all of the families we have served for an afternoon of fellowship and fun.
Service Animals
The Club recognizes and supports the brave service animals who serve alongside the first responders in our community. They are beloved and vital members of the team and we provide financial support for their memorial services.
County Coverage
The 100 Club of Central Texas serves the first responders of Bastrop, Bell, Caldwell, Hays, Milam, Travis, and Williamson counties. If you are outside The Club’s coverage area, look into other 100 Clubs.
HOW WE SERVE
Financial Support
The 100 Club of Central Texas provides immediate financial and emotional assistance to first responders and their families when there has been a line of duty death or critical injury.
Scholarships
The Club supports two scholarship programs for active-duty first responders. The First Responder Scholarship Program provides $2,500.00 to up to six (6) first responders each year. The William (Bill) Orr Memorial Scholarship for First Responders, presented by G T Distributors and the Orr Family, provides $5,000.00 to one (1) first responder each year. Eligible first responders can learn more here.
The Club also provides a scholarship to the children of first responders who have died in the line of duty. This scholarship is presented to the students upon their high school graduation.
Animal Memorials
The Club provides financial assistance for memorials for service animals who pass away during or after active duty. We partner with local companies to provide a memorial plaque or engraved marker for the animal’s final resting place. You can request support for memorial services here.
OUR HISTORY
Founding
The Club was founded in 1983 by two Austin physicians: Dr. James Moritz and Dr. Ed Stivers. Initially, the organization served the immediate Austin area and provided assistance to police officers. It was called The 100 Club of Austin.
Expansion
In 2005, The Club expanded service to all first responders, including county sheriff personnel, emergency medical technicians, and firefighters. The Club’s Board voted to expand again in March 2015 to include first responders in Bell County.
In January 2018, The Club increased the financial support available to our first responders following a line of duty tragedy.
In 2021, The Club increased the funding available through the Dr. James Moritz Endowed Scholarship Program.
In 2023, the Board of Directors voted to expand The Club’s services to include all first responders in Milam County.
Founder - Dr. Moritz
Dr. M. James Moritz founded The 100 Club of Central Texas in 1983. With his business partner, Dr. Ed Stivers – who passed away before the organization was fully developed – and with help of Dr. Mortiz’s assistant – Mrs. Kim Wagner – The Club was established in Austin to provide assistance to police officers who lost their lives or were critically injured in the line of duty. Dr. Moritz was honored as Chairman Emeritus and given the Humanitarian Award in 2002. He established the scholarship fund that enables all active duty first responders to continue their education.