The United Way activated it’s Disaster Relief Fund at the Community Foundation to respond directly and immediately to those nonprofits on the front lines of this emergency. Nonprofits or other community organizations engaging in immediate basic needs relief and need financial support now can email Jennifer Thatcher, Executive Director of the United Way of Dunn County, at jthatcher@uwaydunn.org.
In order to move resources quickly and not further burden these nonprofit organizations there will not be a formal application process.
“We request organizations be cognizant of the fact this is for those responding to the immediate basic needs of our families, friends and neighbors who need financial help now to meet the increased societal needs,” explains Jennifer Thatcher, Executive Director of the United Way.
For the most up-to-date information and helpful resources, nonprofits are directed to visit the United Way of Dunn County’s website at http://uwaydunn.org/covid-19-
It is a critical time for so many, including nonprofit organizations who’ve benefited from local donations in the past, as well as those who have been forced to cancel annual fundraising events and/or depend heavily on public gatherings. The United Way and the Community Foundation would like to reinforce the message that community members should continue their regular support of these organizations, along with those that need additional help at this critical time.
Donors should visit the web pages and social media accounts of the organizations they care about to learn about their needs and donate directly to them at this time.
The United Way and the Community Foundation will share local nonprofit fundraising efforts on social media so that we can help nonprofits reach the widest audience possible.
Community members who want to help but do not know how, can direct donations to the United Way’s Disaster Fund at the Community Foundation of Dunn County, with the assurance it will go immediately to assist organizations engaging in immediate basic needs relief as identified by the United Way. The Community Foundation and United Way is waiving all credit card and administrative fees for this fund.
Visit http://cfdunncounty.org/covid-donate/ to learn about all the different ways to give, including donating online, utilizing IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions or making stock transfers.