Community Foundations Launch Funds to Aid Hurricane Milton Response
Published: October 9, 2024
Updated: October 14, 2024
Donors who want to support those impacted by Hurricane Milton are encouraged to support Florida community foundations that have created funds to support relief and recovery efforts.
These relief funds will help with emergency food, shelter, clothing, medical treatment and more.
You can help those in the storm’s path by amplifying or donating to the funds listed below.
If your community foundation has launched a fund that isn’t included, please email us and we’ll add them to the list once verified.
Community foundation response funds include:
Collaboratory
In partnership with United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties to collectively help Southwest Florida rebuild, supporting local nonprofits helping individuals needing immediate and long-term resources to recover.
Collier Community Foundation
Collier Comes Together Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund
To benefit local nonprofit programs and relief efforts, getting funds where they are needed most.
Community Foundation of Sarasota County
Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund
To provide recovery support to the Suncoast Region in response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The fund will allow investments in long-term, long-range programs to sustain our agencies after initial emergency relief is provided.
The Season of Sharing County in Greatest Need
To provide targeted financial assistance for necessities like rent, utilities, car repairs or other emergency expenses to individuals on the brink of homelessness in response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This fund supports the greatest need within Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto and Charlotte counties.
Community Foundation Tampa Bay
This fund supports area nonprofits working on the front lines of Hurricanes Helene and Milton relief efforts in our area. Money will be deployed to local nonprofits to address needs
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Gulf Coast's Rapid Response Fund will support the community and our partners when a natural disaster impacts our service area. Our staff will work with local organizations following the disaster to gather boots-on-the-ground intelligence which will inform the deployment of these funds to the areas of greatest need as quickly as possible. The needs can and will evolve depending on the circumstances of each disaster. Our promise to you is that your gifts will be used to provide life-sustaining support to those impacted.
Indian River Community Foundation
United Way of Indian River County Disaster Recovery Fund
Hurricane Milton has left a profound impact on Indian River County, and the road to recovery will be long. But we are a strong, resilient community, and even in the face of such devastation, we are already seeing the power of neighbors coming together to help one another. In an effort to help alleviate widespread catastrophic effects from Hurricane Milton and to encourage more donations, Indian River Community Foundation is giving $1 million to the United Way of Indian River County’s Disaster Response and Recovery Fund.
United Way of Indian River County has activated the Disaster Recovery Fund to provide immediate assistance and long-term support to those affected by the storm. This fund ensures that we can respond swiftly to help those who have lost homes, livelihoods, and a sense of stability, while also focusing on the long-term rebuilding efforts our community will need to fully recover.
Manatee Community Foundation
Your Disaster Relief Support Can Make All The Difference
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane Milton, we are moving quickly to provide immediate avenues for you to assist those affected by this devastating storm. Your support is crucial, and we’ve outlined the most urgent needs and ways you can get involved. As recovery efforts begin, we will keep you updated on additional ways to contribute.
Pinellas Community Foundation
Will provide critical support, empowering nonprofits to deliver essential assistance to those who need it most in their service areas.
GiveWell Community Foundation
In partnership with United Way of Central Florida, the United Community Relief Fund supports local nonprofit organizations that are providing services in Hardee, Highlands, and Polk counties to those affected by disasters impacting our community.