Lafayette, Colo., (September 16, 2013)— The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County has announced that an anonymous donor has made a $50,000 matching grant to the Foothills Flood Relief Fund. The next $50,000 in online contributions to the Foothills Flood Relief Fund will be doubled through that match. The Foothills Flood Relief Fund was created by Foothills United Way in cooperation with The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County and other community leaders in response to the devastation of the severe flooding throughout Boulder and Broomfield counties. 100% of the funds raised through this effort will be used for short and long term, health and human service needs related to the flooding.
Tax-deductible donations can be made at www.unitedwayfoothills.org/floodrelief.
Doug Yeiser, President & CEO of Foothills United Way, said, “The recent storms have been unprecedented and devastating in Colorado. The impact of the flood on people’s lives is still unfolding. Foothills United Way is actively working with state and local officials toward collaborative relief and recovery efforts in Boulder and Broomfield counties.”
Individuals in Boulder County needing information and non-emergency assistance should call the office of Boulder County Office of Emergency Management 303-413-7730. Broomfield County residents should call……………. (TBD).
There will be a need for volunteers and donated goods in the future. Please visit www.HelpColoradoNow.org (if .org doesn’t work use www.HelpColoradoNow.com) if you have volunteer support or in-kind donations to provide. At this time, there is no immediate call for volunteers at evacuation centers or disaster areas.
Please monitor local media or the Boulder County Office of Emergency Management website (http://boulderoem.com/emergency-status) on flooding conditions and related information.
About Foothills United Way
Located in Lafayette, Colorado, Foothills United Way serves Boulder and Broomfield counties directly and through funded programs, improving lives and creating lasting change. Foothills United Way is the community leader in strengthening the building blocks of a good life: education, financial stability, health, and basic needs.
About The Community Foundation Serving Boulder County:
The Community Foundation is the recognized leader in preparing Boulder County for its future challenges, expanding the culture of giving, and galvanizing diverse resources to improve the quality of life for all. The Foundation has granted more than $54 million since its founding in 1991, while providing community leadership on several key initiatives. Read more about The Community Foundation at www.commfound.org.
