Community foundations play an essential role in disaster relief and recovery in other parts of the world. As the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts strives to sustain the strength of our region, we remain open to monitoring opportunities in which we might provide donors information to assist in their support of our global community. Below is information gathered from other community foundations to assist in this effort.
SOUTHERN U.S.
To assist in the hurricane relief efforts in Louisiana and Mississippi, please consider making a gift to:
Louisiana
- Baton Rouge Area Foundation – Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund
- Greater New Orleans Foundation – Disaster Response and Restoration Fun
- The Community Foundation of Acadiana also has three relief funds:
Acadiana Disaster Response Fund provides immediate relief to Acadiana residents affected parish, state, or federally declared natural disasters.
Realtor Association of Acadiana Disaster Relief Fund was created after the hurricanes in 2008 as a proactive measure, so that funds will be available in the event of another declared disaster.
St. Martin Parish Disaster Relief Fund is an endowment fund that helps parish residents recover after a disaster has occurred. 50 percent of all contributions are used to build an endowment, so the funds are available immediately following a disaster.
Mississippi
- Community Foundation for Mississippi – Mississippi Community Response & Recovery Fund
HAITI
To assist Haitian organizations involved in earthquake relief efforts, and organizations supporting refugees including asylum seekers facing violence at the US/Mexico border, please consider making a gift to:
- Ayiti Community Trust
- The Boston Foundation’s Haiti Earthquake 2021 Fund
- Haitian Bridge Alliance
- Haitian Women for Haitian Refugees
- UndocuBlack
- BAJI
- World Central Kitchen
AFGHANISTAN
To assist in supporting Afghan refugees in our region, please consider making a gift to: