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Disaster Relief: Some Resources

In the wake of a series of devastating natural and man-made disasters, the Maine Community Foundation has set up this page as a resource for people looking for information about how to support relief efforts. We will update the information and add new resources as they become available. As you consider ways in which to help, please keep in mind the “Principles of Good Disaster Grantmaking” listed below.

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

The Greater New Orleans Founation (GNOF) has opened a Gulf Coast Oil Spill Fund. To find out how you can donate, click here. GNOF also has a list of resources and information for people who want to stay in tune with the latest developments.

In response to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill the Greater Escambia Community Foundation has created the Pensacola Environmental Relief Fund. The Fund will support nonprofit organizations engaged in first response work as well as long-term cleanup efforts in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. The fund will support efforts to asses, protect, and clean up the fragile coastlines and wildlife.

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Florida, has also opened an oil spill disaster relief fund. For more information and instructions on how to donate, click here.

The Northern California Grantmakers website has a list of Gulf Coast disaster information and relief resources.

Updated June 21, 2010

Tennessee Floods

In response to the recent flooding in Tennessee, the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee has activated its Metro Nashville Disaster Response Fund and Tennessee Emergency Response Fund, to support relief efforts necessitated by recent flooding. Grants from the fund will be made to nonprofits supporting relief, restoration and clean-up efforts in the Davidson County area in the aftermath of the flooding and storms. Learn more about these funds at CFMT's Flood Relief page.

Updated May 7, 2010

Chile Earthquake

Haiti Earthquake

Eight Principles of Good Disaster Grantmaking

First, do no harm.
Stop, look and listen before taking action.
Don’t act in isolation.
Think beyond the immediate crisis to the long-term.
Bear in mind the expertise of local organizations.
Find out how prospective grantees operate.
Be accountable to those you are trying to help.
Communicate your work widely, and use it as an educational tool.

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