Past Events

2025 Foundation Fundraiser - Brooklyn Bowl!
APSEF Hits a Strike with February Fundraiser at Brooklyn Bowl!
Las Vegas, NV – February 2025

The American Pyrotechnics Safety & Education Foundation (APSEF) lit up the lanes at Brooklyn Bowl in downtown Las Vegas for a night of fun, community, and fundraising—all in support of fireworks safety education.

The event, held in February 2025 during the Winter Education Conference, brought together supporters from across the pyrotechnics industry. Guests enjoyed a lively evening of bowling, music, great food, and unforgettable camaraderie. With the high energy and full participation, it was clear that the APSEF community knows how to celebrate safely and have a great time doing it.

Thanks to the generosity of attendees, sponsors, and partners, the evening was a resounding success, exceeding the foundation’s fundraising goals. Proceeds from the event will directly support APSEF’s mission to educate youth and families about the responsible use of consumer fireworks through programs like Celebrate Safely, classroom safety kits, and community outreach campaigns. 

“We couldn’t be more thrilled with the turnout and enthusiasm,” said Julie L. Heckman, Executive Director of APSEF. “This event not only raised critical funds, but also brought our mission to life in a way that was engaging and fun for all ages.”

The foundation extends its heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the event. Stay tuned for more exciting APSEF initiatives in 2025!

2023 Foundation Fundraiser to Help Spread the Celebrate Safely Message

We are pleased to report that thanks to the generosity of the APA membership, the Foundation was able to meet and exceed its $75K goal to help fund a comprehensive media and public relations campaign to spread the fireworks safety message prior to the 2024 Independence Day holiday. Special recognition is extended to sister organizations including the American Fireworks Standards Laboratory (AFSL) and the Pyrotechnic Guild International Foundation (PGI) for their generous contributions as well as to all those who pledged their support.

2019 Foundation Exhibits at Nat. Afterschool Association Conference

                                                             
In March of 2019, Foundation advisor Inez Tenenbaum and Executive Director Julie Heckman, exhibited at the National Afterschool Association's (NAA) conference in New York City, promoting its curriculum and other resources with over 2,000 afterschool professionals dedicated to improving the quality of afterschool programs for youth.

2018 Foundation Auction - Cleveland, Ohio