Hurricane Milton Response | Ways to Help

As our country faces the aftermath of another devastating storm, many are looking for ways to offer help and hope for those in the wake of Hurricane Milton. We wanted to share a few of the many funds set up to help with emergency food, shelter, clothing, medical treatment, and more.
 

• American Red Cross
  Disaster Relief Fund
  Leveraging the power of more than 1,000 Red Cross volunteers in providing relief and recovery resources to those who are coping with tremendous loss and incredible challenges.
   
• Collaboratory
  SWFL Emergency Relief Fund
  In partnership with United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties to collectively help Southwest Florida rebuild, supporting local nonprofits helping individuals needing immediate and long-term resources to recover.
   
• Collier Community Foundation
  Collier Comes Together Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund
  To benefit local nonprofit programs and relief efforts, getting funds where they are needed most.
   
• Community Foundation of Sarasota County
  Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund
  To provide recovery support to the Suncoast Region in response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The fund will allow investments in long-term, long-range programs to sustain local agencies after initial emergency relief is provided.
  
  The Season of Sharing County in Greatest Need
  To provide targeted financial assistance for necessities like rent, utilities, car repairs or other emergency expenses to individuals on the brink of homelessness in response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton. This fund supports the greatest need within Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto and Charlotte counties.
   
• Community Foundation Tampa Bay
  Tampa Bay Rapid Response Fund
  This fund supports area nonprofits working on the front lines of Hurricanes Helene and Milton relief efforts. Money will be deployed to local nonprofits to address needs.
   
• Gulf Coast Community Foundation
  Rapid Response Fund
  This fund will support their service area community and partners impacted by Hurricane Milton.
   
• Pinellas Community Foundation
  Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund
  Will provide critical support, empowering nonprofits to deliver essential assistance to those who need it most in their service areas.

 
If you would like to utilize your donor advised fund at the Lincoln Community Foundation to recommend a grant to any of the organizations above, or other qualified nonprofits helping with this emergency, login to our donor portal. If you have any questions, please contact Rhonda Page, rhondap@lcf.org, or 402-474-2345.