Market Minute: Want to help Hurricane Ian survivors? Here are some suggestions...

FOR MONETARY DONATIONS:
Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund:
www.cfsarasota...
(Please click on the first fund, Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund)
About this fund: Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund is channeled through the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Funds collected will be distributed to recovery efforts in Charlotte, DeSoto, Sarasota, and Manatee counties affected by Hurricane Ian. They will be in close communication with nonprofits to ensure the funds go to recovery efforts for our neighbors most affected by Ian. Thoughtful determining criteria for distribution will be by listening to nonprofit partners and coordinating with local government.
Florida Disaster Fund:
​www.volunteerf...
About this fund: The Florida Disaster Fund is the State of Florida’s official private fund established to assist Florida’s communities as they respond to and recover during times of emergency or disaster. In partnership with the public sector, private sector and other non-governmental organizations, the Florida Disaster Fund supports response and recovery activities.
FOR SUPPLY AND YOUR TIME/LABOR DONATIONS:
Additionally, the United Way of South Sarasota County in Venice is collecting donations Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. Items being accepted include tarps, zip ties, flashlights with batteries, batteries, propane cans, bug repellent, can openers, hand sanitizer, toiletry products, baby formula, baby diapers, baby wipes, adult diapers, sanitizing wipes, feminine products, water-flavoring packets, contractor bags, garbage bags and generators. The drop-off site is located at 4242 S Tamiami Trail, Venice.
Donations also are being collected by more than a half dozen area churches, including Grace Community Church and South Shore Community Church in Sarasota. Immediate needs include batteries, flashlights, cleaning supplies and tarps. Items will be distributed to families affected by flooding in North Port and other communities in South Sarasota County as well as the hard-hit Fort Myers area. For details on locations and drop-off dates/times, www.sarasotaco...
If you are interested in helping with disaster relief services, Catholic Charities’ Diocese of Venice needs volunteers throughout Southwest Florida. www.signupgeni...
Visit Volunteer Florida for a list of other opportunities at volunteer.volu....
We are overwhelmed by the generous spirit of people in our community and beyond who have come together to help the many people in need on the Gulf Coast.
Sherri
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