Print pageNeighborWorks America awards $500,000 in grants to nonprofits for rebuilding and relief efforts in disaster-stricken communities
For Immediate Release
November 6, 2024
Contact: Douglas Robinson | [email protected]
Washington, D.C. – NeighborWorks America awarded $500,000 in grants today to six NeighborWorks network organizations in communities directly impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The nonprofits will use the grants to provide immediate day-to-day critical needs such as clean water, food and safe, stable homes to affected families and individuals. The grants also will support evaluation of structural damage to homes, including determination of immediate and long-term repair and replacement needs.
“NeighborWorks America provides flexible vital financial assistance that helps organizations deliver critical supplies and services to people, so individuals and families can focus beyond today and basic needs, and look to the future,” said NeighborWorks America Senior Vice President of Field Operations Katie Watts. “It’s a long road to rebuilding and recovery. NeighborWorks America and our organizations are here to help meet the unique needs of all communities affected by this disaster. Everyone deserves that support. “
The following NeighborWorks organizations are receiving grants:
- Mountain Housing Opportunities (MHO) (Asheville, North Carolina) - $175,000;
- Eastern Eight Community Development Corporation (Johnson City, Tennessee) - $100,000;
- Fahe (Berea, Kentucky) - $50,000;
- Origins SC (North Charleston, South Carolina) - $50,000;
- Corporation to Development Communities of Tampa (Tampa, Florida) - $75,000;
- Tampa Bay Neighborhood Housing Services (Clearwater, Florida) - $50,000
A recent national NeighborWorks America survey found 44% of Americans say their home was somewhat or very at risk from extreme weather, and 45% of people said they were not well prepared for extreme weather affecting their home.
That’s why in addition to grants, NeighborWorks America supports organizational resilience by ensuring nonprofit organizations have the knowledge and resources to assess community needs through training. Courses include: Are You Prepared? Introduction to Disaster Preparedness & Business Continuity Planning , Introduction to Community Organizing for Disaster Preparedness , How to Start a Disaster Volunteer Program and Helping Your Clients Save Money for Disasters.
NeighborWorks’ Navigating the Road to Housing Recovery guide, available in English and Spanish, can help people find state-by-state resources, along with an accompanying course, Navigating the Road to Recovery: Training the Counselor.”
For more information about NeighborWorks America’s resources please visit the page on disaster relief and preparedness.
About NeighborWorks America
Celebrating 45 years, Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp., a national, nonpartisan nonprofit known as NeighborWorks America, has strived to make every community a place of opportunity. Our network of excellence includes nearly 250 nonprofits in every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and on Native lands. NeighborWorks offers grant funding, peer exchange, technical assistance, evaluation tools and access to best-in-class training as the nation's leading trainer of housing and community development professionals. NeighborWorks network organizations provide residents in their communities with affordable homes, owned and rented; financial counseling and coaching; community building through resident engagement; and collaboration in the areas of health, employment and education.
