Community Foundations Launch Relief Funds Aimed at Hurricane Ian Recovery
Community foundations across Florida have set up relief funds to help those impacted by Hurricane Ian.
Donors can help by contributing to the following community foundation-managed relief funds:
Charlotte Community Foundation: Charlotte County Disaster Relief Fund
Collaboratory: Hurricane Ian relief fund
Collier Community Foundation: Collier Comes Together Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund
Community Foundation of Sarasota County in partnership with The Patterson Foundation: Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund
Community Foundation Tampa Bay: Tampa Bay Rapid Response Fund
Givewell Community Foundation: United Community Relief Fund
Gulf Coast Community Foundation: Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief Fund
The Foundation is accepting donations to assist in the recovery from the devastating impacts of Hurricane Ian. The Disaster Relief Fund will focus south of Venice and east to Arcadia where we have witnessed catastrophic flooding and loss of homes. Nonprofits requesting funds to assist with their recover and relief efforts can visit this form.
Manatee Community Foundation: MCF Disaster Relief Fund
The Miami Foundation: Florida Grassroots Hurricane Community Recovery Fund
Why Give Through a Community Foundation?
Community foundations are a wise choice for disaster giving because:
they are rooted in the communities they serve and know exactly what is needed following a disaster.
they have already vetted reputable nonprofits, so you won’t have to.
they can distribute funds quickly to agencies that need them most.
In addition, community foundations provide long-term support to their communities — ensuring that they will continue to help those impacted as they recover and rebuild. They also coordinate with government and nonprofits to provide mental-health services, rebuild homes and schools, and ensure that communities are better prepared for the next disaster.