Through it all, it's the community's foundation

Everyone who works in a community foundation knows what an honor it is to be involved with such a unique philanthropic institution. Community foundations serve as the hub of philanthropy for thousands of families across the country to maximize charitable giving not only in terms of tax benefits, but also, and most importantly, in terms of unparalleled community impact combined with building a generational legacy.

In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, we’re reminded again of community foundations’ ability to step in when disaster strikes. Local knowledge and connections, rapid response capabilities, long-term local commitment, trusted stewardship, and dedicated collaboration are just a few of the reasons community foundations frequently lead philanthropy’s response to a natural disaster.

Here are examples of community foundations facilitating donations to help people affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, along with links to key pages on their websites:

• Central Carolina Community Foundation (https://www.yourfoundation.org/impact-initiatives/one-sc-fund/)

• Collier Community Foundation (https://.org/what-we-do/community-indicators/crisis-disaster-relief/collier-comes-together-hurricane-relief-fund/)

• Community Foundation for Brevard (https://cfbrevard.org/your-giving/nonprofit-endowment-funds/brevard-relief-fund/)

• Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Region (https://www.cfcsra.org)

• Community Foundation of Burke County (https://www.cfburkecounty.org/)

• Community Foundation of North Central Florida (https://cfnf.org/cfnf-disaster-relief-fund/)

• Community Foundation of Tampa Bay (https://cftampabay.org/hurricane/)

• Cumberland Community Foundation (https://www.cumberlandcf.org/hurricane-florence-fund/page.html)

• GiveWell Community Foundation (https://www.givecf.org/united-community-relief-fund/)

• Gulf Coast Community Foundation (https://www.gulfcoastcf.org/news/gulf-coast-provides-500k-rapid-hurricane-recovery)

• North Carolina Community Foundation (https://www.nccommunityfoundation.org/nonprofits/disaster-relief-fund/hurricane-helene-response)

• The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida (https://www.jaxcf.org/disaster-relief/

As always, Embolden is honored to work with these and more than 200 other community foundations by providing content and consulting solutions. Thank you for your business!