Chicano Federation receives $100,000 grant from James M. Cox Foundation for San Diego flood victims.

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Chicano Federation receives $100,000 grant from James M. Cox Foundation for emergency support for San Diego flood victims.
Liz Ramirez, Chief Executive Officer of Chicano Federation, and Channelle Hawken, Vice President Government & Public Affairs of Cox Communications, joins Main Street Living Hosts Cheryl Nelson (@CherylNelsonTY) and Quincy Carr (@TheQuincyCarr) to discuss the Chicano Federation $100,000 grant from James M. Cox Foundation for emergency support for San Diego flood victims.
The James M. Cox Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to the Chicano Federation to support its emergency relief efforts in the wake of the San Diego floods on Jan. 22. The Chicano Federation is providing emergency assistance to dozens of residents who were displaced from their affordable housing units in City Heights and Shelltown, two low-income neighborhoods hit hardest by flooding. Many residents also lost their vehicles to water damage.
“Most of the families staying in our affordable housing complexes already had very little to begin with and now they’ve lost it all,” said Chicano Federation CEO Liz Ramirez. “It’s so heartbreaking to see, but I’m just grateful that they’re safe. And our organization and tenants are grateful to the James M. Cox Foundation for this $100,000 grant that will enable us to provide our displaced families with the support and necessities they need as soon as possible.”
The grant will be used to help provide:
Temporary emergency shelter at nearby hotels for more than 70 tenants - including a newborn who was just 10 days old when the floods forced residents to evacuate;
Weekly groceries and items for basic needs including diapers and toiletries;
One-on-one case worker support for displaced tenants;
Alternative transportation for those whose cars were damaged or swept away in the flood;
Emergency restoration of 30 completely flooded units including remediation and construction;
Appliances and other furniture needs once the units are habitable again.
The James M. Cox Foundation is the charitable arm of Cox Enterprises, parent company of Cox Communications, and named after our company’s founder.
“The James M. Cox Foundation always steps up for communities in need, and I’d like to thank the Foundation for doing so, once again, by expediting this generous and much-needed donation,” said Sam Attisha, senior vice president and region manager for Cox Communications’ West Region. “We’ve partnered with the Chicano Federation for nearly 20 years to make a positive impact in our community, and the work they’re doing in the wake of this disaster is critical. This grant will help the Chicano Federation address both the immediate and long-term needs of displaced San Diegans.”
“Our communities were devastated by the record-breaking rains and flooding last week, but as a county, we always come together to help those in need,” said Chairwoman Nora Vargas of the San Diego Board of Supervisors. “This grant from the James M. Cox Foundation is an important example of how our corporate and community partners always come together, not just throughout the year, but at times like this when we need it most.”
The Chicano Federation is accepting donations at chicanofederat... to help residents with immediate temporary housing, food, daily living essentials and transportation needs as they remain evacuated from their homes and their vehicles were damaged and inoperable.
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About the James M. Cox Foundation:
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The James M. Cox Foundation is named in honor of Cox Enterprises' founder and provides funding for capital campaigns and special projects in communities where the company operates. James M. Cox was Ohio's first three-term governor and the 1920 Democratic nominee for president of the United States. The foundation concentrates its community support in several areas, including: conservation and environment; early childhood education; empowering families and individuals for success; and health.
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