Rebuild the Heartland Community Fund
When Floodwaters Rise, So Do Neighbors
Generous relief efforts have addressed the immediate needs of temporary shelter and necessities for the people affected by historic flooding in the heartland. Now, it’s time for us to roll up our sleeves and get to work on the rebuild. Start by donating to the Rebuild the Heartland Community Fund.
DonateThe Work Ahead of Us
Floodwaters have destroyed homes and businesses, but they can’t wash away our resolve. Here is the damage we need to address.
$439 Million
in infrastructure damage
2,039 Homes
damaged or lost
340 Businesses
damaged or destroyed
$400 Million
in livestock losses
$440 Million
in crop losses
*Statistics provided from this article by the Omaha World-Herald on March 21, 2019.
$825,000 Donated
About the Rebuild the Heartland Community Fund
100% of your donations go to nonprofits that work directly with the communities impacted by the floods. This fund will support nonprofits working to address:
- Implementing community development solutions such as housing, neighborhood revitalization or small business assistance
- Addressing and improving health and human services needs
- Cleaning up and protecting natural and environmental resources
- Strengthening infrastructure critical to a healthy community
Where your donation goes
We’re currently raising funds for the rebuilding effort. The Rebuild the Heartland Community Fund will support nonprofit organizations’ and local government authorities’ recovery and rebuilding efforts across affected areas. Qualification for funding has been outlined for maximum fairness and in accordance to the rules of the fund.
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