Washington County Community Foundation launches campaign for disaster relief fund
The Washington County Community Foundation is launching a fundraising campaign for its Close to Home Disaster & Emergency Fund.
The foundation is hoping to raise $250,000 to match a $250,000 anchor gift from an anonymous donor.
The fund provides grants to human service organizations in the county to provide relief after natural disasters, economic disruptions, public health emergencies and other types of calamities. More than $740,000 from the fund went to Washington County organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic and, more recently, $23,500 in grants were issued as a result of budget impasses on the state and federal levels.
“Charities across our community are navigating an increasingly uncertain environment where demand for services is rising while resources remain limited,” according to Aleisha Walz, president and CEO of the Washington County Community Foundation. “The Close to Home Disaster & Emergency Fund is a critical tool to help bridge that gap in moments of crisis, but it depends on community support …”
The foundation waives administrative fees for the fund, which means that the entire amount of contributions are directed to emergency response efforts.
Information is available and donations can be made by calling the foundation at 724-222-6330 or by going online to wccf.net.