KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – The United Way of South Central Michigan and the Kalamazoo Community Foundation are teaming up to provide emergency grants to those affected by this week’s tornadoes and severe weather.
The crisis funding will distributed through the United Way’s Disaster Relief Fund and the Community Foundation’s Community Urgent Relief Fund, and will be for nonprofits and public entities providing critical recovery services to impacted individuals and households in Kalamazoo County.
“For those in the path of Tuesday’s tornadoes, the effects on their homes, businesses and jobs are devastating,” said Chris Sargent, President & Executive Officer of UWSCMI. “More importantly, people will feel the impact on their lives long after their immediate needs are met. Once again, United Way is pleased to collaborate with the Kalamazoo Community Foundation to bring our shared strengths to bear on the needs identified now and in the near future.”
UWSCMI’s Disaster Relief Fund and KZCF’s Community Urgent Relief Fund were previously activated in tandem for emergency grantmaking during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, severe countywide flooding in 2018, and the Uber driver mass shooting incident in 2016.
Those wishing to contribute to UWSCMI and KZCF’s crisis funding efforts can click the links below to donate:
KZCF’s Community Urgent Relief Fund
Funds raised will go toward current recovery efforts, and any remaining funds will be used to support a robust safety net for future emergencies.
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