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Eligible applicants must be residents of St. Bernard Parish whose home was damaged by the March 22, 2022 tornados and will be confirmed by referencing the assessment done by the State Fire Marshal\u2019s Office. Final award amounts will be determined based on the available dollars in the Fund.<\/p>\n

To apply for an award, residents can visit:\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/staging.communify.me\/gnof\/program\/st-bernard-tornado-relief-fund\/<\/a>. The application period will open Friday, May 20, 2022 and close on June 9, 2022. Applications will be reviewed once the application period closes.<\/p>\n

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The Greater New Orleans Foundation announced it has activated its Disaster Response & Restoration Fund in response to Tuesday’s tornados. The fund provides grants that support local nonprofits leading short, medium, and long-term response and recovery efforts. The Foundation has also provided immediate grants totaling $50,000 to five organizations<\/strong>\u00a0that are coordinating their response with emergency managers.<\/p>\n

Donations can be made to the Disaster Response & Restoration Fund\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In response to the tornados, the Greater New Orleans Foundation has made five separate $10,000 grants to organizations that are ready to provide emergency food and water, toiletries, shelter, and other assistance in coordination with local governments. The grants are being made to the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation, Community Center of St. Bernard, Sankofa Community Development Corporation, Second Harvest, and VIA Link 211.<\/p>\n

“As a region and as a Foundation, we are not strangers to disasters, nor are we new to responding to them,\u201d said\u00a0Andy Kopplin, President and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Foundation.<\/strong>\u00a0“Yesterday\u2019s tornados impacted our neighbors in multiple communities that are still recovering from Hurricane Ida. Our nonprofit partners are experts in responding to the localized and immediate needs caused by this extreme weather event. The Foundation will support them with today\u2019s initial grants and by opening our disaster fund to ensure nonprofits have the resources they need to respond to the immediate and ongoing needs of the individuals impacted by this dangerous storm.\u201d<\/p>\n

“As our City and region respond to [Tuesday’s] tornados, it is essential our nonprofits have the resources they need to lift up our residents after the storm,” said New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell<\/strong>. “That is why I’m asking anyone that can to contribute to the Greater New Orleans Foundation\u2019s Disaster Response and Restoration Fund so our nonprofits have what they need to take care of our most vulnerable populations.”<\/p>\n

\u201cThis funding will help us repair and rebuild our Food Pantry,\u201d said\u00a0Jamie Hornberger, Executive Director, Community Center of St. Bernard.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cIt also gives us the ability to provide crucial emergency resources to our Arabi Community.\u201d<\/p>\n

“As St. Bernard Parish and the region respond to the aftermath of [Tuesday’s] tornados, we’re grateful for the immediate support of the Greater New Orleans Foundation,\u201d said St. Bernard Parish President Guy McInnis.<\/strong>\u00a0“Our nonprofit partners are essential as we begin the recovery process and that is why we’re asking those who can to contribute to the Greater New Orleans Foundation\u2019s Disaster Response and Restoration Fund. This will ensure our nonprofits have the resources they need to get us on the road to recovery.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Foundation\u2019s quick response and support of our organization is a testament to the generosity in our region,\u201d said\u00a0Meaghan McCormack,\u00a0Executive Director of the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cThis support will help us expand our reach and provide direct relief to our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

Donations can be made to the Disaster Response & Restoration Fund here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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