Hurricane Ian Blue Ribbon

PINE ISLAND, Fla. – One month after Hurricane Ian, disaster response nonprofit Cajun Navy Ground Force has served 80,000 hot meals and distributed more than $10 million in relief supplies to hurricane-battered communities in Southwest Florida. Founded in 2016, the nationally recognized organization responds to the aftermath of major disasters across the U.S. including Hurricanes…

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Nov. 8, 2022)—As families across the 60-miles of Florida coastline impacted by Hurricane Ian continue to struggle with the burden of recovery, JCPenney is working with The Salvation Army to relieve that burden with a donation of 130,000 units of new homewares and clothing—a gift worth $2.4M. “The loss many Floridians have sustained…

Lee Health Foundation announced the organization received a generous donation of $250,000 from The Elaine Nicpon Marieb Charitable Foundation for the Lee Health Employee Relief Fund. The gift will support the healthcare heroes who cared selflessly for their patients during and after Hurricane Ian, separating them from their families, experiencing devastating loss, and still putting…

AUSTIN, TX – The Amherst Foundation (“the Foundation”), the charitable nonprofit foundation of real estate investment, development, and operating firm The Amherst Group (“Amherst”), is proud to announce it will be providing over $100,000 in cash grants supporting 100 Florida households that suffered damage or lost jobs due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian.…

TAMPA, Fla. – Five of Tampa-based Mainsail Lodging & Development’s popular hotel rooftop bars held a “Raise the Roof for Hurricane Ian Relief” night, raising $12,000 for the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida. On Thursday, October 6, EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge (Epicurean Hotel in Tampa); Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar (Fenway Hotel in Dunedin); Vantage…

Cape Coral, FL (Oct. 13, 2022) – The generosity of boat manufacturer Nor-Tech Hi Performance Boats and its engine partner Mercury Racing is kicking off one of the largest fundraising campaigns in the history of the Cape Coral Caring Center in response to the devastation left behind by Hurricane Ian. With matching donations of $25,000…

Fort Myers, Fl (October 20, 2022) – As part of FPL’s Care to Share® program, the Salvation Army is offering financial assistance to eligible customers who need to repair damaged meter enclosures and weatherheads so that they can safely receive electricity.   Eligible applicants who require repair of damaged meter cans or weatherheads so that…

FORT MYERS, FL (October 17, 2022) – Alliance for the Arts has become a refuge for local arts organizations that suffered damage from Hurricane Ian.     It is well documented that Fort Myers Beach suffered catastrophic damages. The Fort Myers Beach Art Association and Gallery  lost the brick and mortar that stood for over 50…

NAPLES, Florida (October 10, 2022) – The Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (CMON) has worked to be a resource for children and their families throughout the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. From October 1 to October 7, CMON welcomed over 5,000 visitors free of charge. Coming from every corner of Southwest Florida, visitors have been able…