Storm Impact Financial Assistance
The Beach Bar FMB reopens, reviving community spirit and good times
In a milestone for the Fort Myers Beach community as The Beach Bar, on I Street, officially opened its doors. On Sept. 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian swept through Fort Myers Beach, severely damaging the community, including the historic Beach Bar. Just 97 days after Hurricane Ian turned Fort Myers Beach upside down, Greg and Madeline…
Read MoreDeadline to apply for Operation Blue Roof is Nov. 14
Eligible homeowners can apply for Operation Blue Roof online until midnight, Nov. 14. Operation Blue Roof
Read MoreRolando’s HVAC steps up to help Tampa Bay with post-hurricane AC installation services
In the wake of Hurricane Milton, Rolando’s HVAC is providing a $1,000 discount on new air conditioning units and installations to assist residents in Tampa, St Petersburg, Clearwater, Sarasota, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Orlando, and surrounding areas affected by the storm. This offer is intended to help families restore climate control in their homes as they recover…
Read MoreSanibel Captiva Community Bank partners with Charitable Foundation of the Islands to offer small business loans
Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has partnered with the Charitable Foundation of the Islands to offer loans to island small businesses still struggling to recover from Hurricane Ian. The Accelerate Small Business Loan Program will only be available for a limited time and is made possible by the support of generous third-party investors committed to helping…
Read MoreDisaster recovery center opens in Charlotte County
EMA has opened a disaster recovery center in Charlotte County to provide one-on-one help to Floridians affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Survivors of any of the storms can visit any center. Survivors do not need to visit a center to apply for assistance. Survivors are encouraged to apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov or by downloading the FEMA App. FEMA does…
Read MoreCollaboratory launches relief fund for Hurricane Milton
In preparation for what is sure to be one of the most devastating natural disasters to hit Florida, Collaboratory is opening the Hurricane Milton Relief Fund to collectively help Southwest Florida rebuild, supporting local nonprofits helping individuals needing immediate and long-term resources to recover. Southwest Florida is expected to experience 125+ mph winds, intense rainfall…
Read MoreAssocia Cares earmarks $100,000 for Hurricane Helene relief
Associa Cares, the charitable affiliate of Associa, has announced a significant earmark of $100,000 to support individuals impacted by Hurricane Helene, which made landfall in Northwest Florida late Thursday night. Hurricane Helene is forecast to be a major storm with the potential to cause significant damage across the regions. In response to the likelihood of…
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