On behalf of the widows and children of the Chicago Fire Department the Ende, Menzer, Walsh & Quinn Retirees’,Widows’ and Children’s Assistance Fund welcome and thank you for visiting our website.

It is the sole purpose of the Ende, Menzer, Walsh & Quinn Retiree's, Widow's and Children’s Assistance Fund to provide financial assistance to the neediest widows and orphans of the Chicago Fire Department from the resources accumulated by the organization.

Through the continuing support of dedicated active and retired firefighters and paramedics, kindhearted families and friends, and generous corporations and organizations, the Ende Menzer Walsh and Quinn Retirees’ Widows’ and Children’s Assistance Fund is able to provide an annual tax-free distribution to our neediest widows and children at Christmas. The Fund also provides immediate assistance after the loss of a parent who is an active member of the Chicago Fire Department.