Scottish Social Services Council

Flooding Victims Receive Nearly $1 Million from "Broward Cares" Collaboration

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Broward Cares is helping victims of recent historic flooding by providing nearly $1 million in strategic support. Broward Cares is a collaboration between three of Broward's largest and most trusted charitable organizations, Community Foundation of Broward, United Way of Broward County and the Jewish Federation of Broward County.

Key Points: 
  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Broward Cares is helping victims of recent historic flooding by providing nearly $1 million in strategic support.
  • Broward Cares grants to community organizations of up to $100,000 are designed to help Broward residents affected by flooding by securing housing and obtaining food, clothing, furniture and other essentials.
  • The grants also support restocking of food pantries, repairing facilities and equipment of nonprofits and aiding nonprofit workers affected by flooding.
  • Forty-two community organizations are receiving grants from Broward Cares for flooding recovery, including 11 organizations which residents can turn to for help.