Emergency Preparedness Fund

The Coronavirus pandemic that shook the world also had an impact on our region. It made our region’s leaders realize the importance of having an emergency fund in place to assist long-term with local disasters and emergencies.

To help address those needs, our board of directors established the Emergency Preparedness Fund to build on the lessons of the pandemic. This fund better positions The Foundation to support community organizations and public entities with frayed safety nets or the damage of multiple crises during disasters.

In the event of an emergency, The Foundation will serve as the fiscal agent to ensure crucial dollars get to the agencies providing the critical support. For broader, ongoing disaster relief we manage the fund to support long-term recovery and preparedness efforts.