How to Donate to Lincoln Park EMS or Order an LPEMS Challenge Coin

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Lincoln Park EMS (LPEMS, also known as Lincoln Park First Aid Squad) accepts donations and sells a commemorative challenge coin through two separate entry points on its website, lpfas.org. On the homepage, the Donate! section links to a donation page, and the Challenge Coin! section links to an order page via an "ORDER NOW" button. Both are reachable from the main site menu and the homepage blocks of the same name.

Donating to LPEMS

LPEMS states on its site that it "is always accepting donations." The organization is 100% volunteer-run, and its site notes that patients never see a bill from LPFAS — donations help support that model.

To donate:

  1. Go to lpfas.org.
  2. Find the Donate! section on the homepage (or the Contribute item in the site menu).
  3. Follow the DONATE link to the donation page.
  4. Complete the donation using whatever method the donation page presents.

The site does not list specific payment platforms, accepted card types, or whether donations are tax-deductible, so confirm those details on the donation page itself or by contacting LPEMS directly.

Ordering an LPEMS Challenge Coin

The challenge coin is a separate item from donations, with its own order flow:

  1. Go to lpfas.org.
  2. Find the Challenge Coin! section on the homepage.
  3. Select ORDER NOW to reach the order page.
  4. Follow the instructions there to place your order.

As with donations, the site does not publish coin pricing, shipping options, or payment methods in the material available, so check the order page for current details.

Contacting LPEMS With Questions

If the donation or coin pages don't answer your question about payment, mailing, or order status, LPEMS lists a non-medical phone line: (973) 694-3304. The site also has a Contact Us page in the main menu.

Note the distinction the site makes: for a medical emergency, dial 9-1-1. The phone number above is for non-medical questions only.

What the Donations and Coin Sales Support

According to the site, LPEMS:

  • Has served the community for over 60 years, incorporated on May 27, 1965.
  • Responded to 655 calls in 2025.
  • Has 44 volunteer members and 4 vehicles.
  • Logged 25,000 volunteer hours in 2025 and holds 14 training events per year.

Donations and coin purchases go toward an organization that describes itself as providing free emergency medical services to Lincoln Park residents and visitors.