For those seeking resources, shelter, or general help: Scroll down to our “Resources for the Community” tab below to see county-by-county and regional resources.

For nonprofits: After Hurricane Milton and depending on the impact on our region, the Edyth Bush Institute may send out a survey to all nonprofits to assess needs. Please be on the lookout for that communication post-storm. CFF will also send out the survey link to our nonprofit newsletter email list. If you are not on that list and would like to be, please click here.

Verified Funds Supporting Hurricane Milton Recovery

Note for CFF Fundholders: If you have a Fund with us and would like to submit a grant recommendation to any of these organizations or others you’d like to support, please click here and log into your account to make your recommendation. (Note: you may have to enter in contact information, found on the nonprofit’s website, if this is a new grantee). If you need help with this process, please reach out to Neil Rios, our Philanthropic Relationship Manager, at nrios@cffound.org or by calling 407-872-3050 x116.

Central Florida Region

Heart of Florida United Way – Hurricane Recovery Fund
This fund focuses on providing essential supplies and resources to residents (individuals and families) in need. 
Central Florida Foundation – Central Florida Disaster Recovery Focus Fund
Our Focus Fund supports nonprofit organizations serving our community that suffer damage or need resources in order to meet immediate needs. Funds will focus on damages and resources not covered by insurance or FEMA.
Community Foundation Funds

Other Regional Community Foundations

Community Foundation Tampa Bay – Tampa Bay Rapid Response Fund | Community Foundation Tampa Bay (cftampabay.org)
This fund supports area nonprofits working on the front lines of Hurricanes Helene and Milton relief efforts in our area. Money will be deployed to local nonprofits to address needs related to Hurricane Helene and Milton recovery such as emergency food, shelter, clothing, medical treatment, etc.; storm-related damage impeding the delivery of services such as facility and vehicle repairs, replacing equipment, etc.; and programming to support long-term recovery efforts such as services.
Gulf Coast Community Foundation – Rapid Response Fund
GCCF will work with local organizations following the disaster to gather boots-on-the-ground intelligence which will inform the deployment of these funds to the areas of greatest need as quickly as possible.
Collier Comes Together – Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund
The Collier Comes Together Disaster Relief Fund allows CCF to act immediately in the face of a hurricane 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 our agencies after initial emergency relief is provided.
Pinellas Community Foundation – Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund
In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, residents in our community have been left vulnerable, facing challenges they never anticipated. The Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund is providing critical support to deliver essential assistance to those who need it most.
Collaboratory – SWFL Emergency Relief Fund
Collaboratory is launching the SWFL Emergency Relief Fund in partnership with United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties. Located in Lee County, Collaboratory serves the entire five-county region, including two inland and more rural counties, Hendry and Glades counties, and three coastal counties Charlotte, Lee and Collier, that will be affected by Hurricane Milton.

Other regional nonprofits

Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay – RTTB
Since its inception, RTTB has been at the forefront of disaster recovery efforts, providing critical support to communities devastated by hurricanes, floods, and other natural disasters. RTTB’s top priority is keeping our neighbors housed in safe, healthy and affordable homes for years to come.
Hispanic Federation – Disaster Relief and Recovery Fund

Hispanic Federation and partners are providing crucial support to Latino families affected by recent hurricanes, particularly vulnerable mixed-status families and guest farmworkers. 100% of donations will go directly to those in need.

The Smile Trust – Learn More Here
Rapid response dollars to fund The Smile Trust’s mutual-aid network of 11 hubs. Your donation will support coordination and information-sharing across the nonprofit’s growing hub network, and the collection and distribution of much-needed items including water, diapers, medicine, first aid, and hot food to residents impacted by Helene and Milton.

Great communities aren’t defined by good times. It’s the tough times that test a community’s strength, unity and resilience. Our ability to persevere through disasters—both natural or manmade—is critical to keeping Central Florida a place people love to call home. That’s why we’ve joined forces with community leaders to create a coordinated, community-wide crisis plan that connects individuals and organizations to the help and resources they need before, during and after a crisis strikes.

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CRISIS READINESS

Proactive preparation before a crisis strikes can help you avoid the biggest problems post-disaster. The resources below will individuals and non-profit organizations preparedness with available tips and assessments.

NONPROFIT CRISIS ASSESSMENT

Through the Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership at Rollins College, organizations and nonprofits may take a pre- and post-crisis survey to assess their needs for storm or other crisis-related readiness. (Currently closed)

CRISIS RECOVERY

In the on-set of a crisis, Central Florida unites. Our compassion and generosity ensure strategic aid to those who need it most. And all who have been affected can count on the community to support and see them through. Together, we rebuild and better the place we call home.

RESOURCES FOR THE COMMUNITY

RESOURCES FOR NONPROFITS

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CURRENT DISASTER

Hurricane helene recovery

Here is a list of trusted organizations that are providing relief and recovery aid to those affecting by Hurricane Helene.
Tampa Bay Rapid Response Fund
Tampa Bay American Red Cross
CFNF Disaster Relief – Community Foundation of North Florida
American Red Cross
Georgia American Red Cross
North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund
United Way of Ashville and Buncombe County

CURRENT CRISIS

Israel/Palestinian Crisis

Here is a list of trusted organizations that are providing humanitarian aid in the Israel/Palestinian Crisis.
UN World Food Program
Save The Children
International Rescue Committee
Project HOPE
International Committee of the Red Cross
Alliance for Middle East Peace
Doctors Without Borders
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