Collaboratory 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 and a significant storm surge causing catastrophic destruction, massive power outages, and widespread flooding.

Collaboratory is launching the SWFL Emergency Relief Fund in partnership with United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties. Located in Lee County, Collaboratory serves the entire five-county region, including two inland and more rural counties, Hendry and Glades counties, and three coastal counties Charlotte, Lee and Collier, that will be affected by Hurricane Milton. The fund supports Southwest Florida nonprofits helping people and areas of most pressing need. Donors can contribute at collaboratory.org.

“There is only one way through this disaster, and that is working together,” said Dawn Belamarich, president and CEO of Collaboratory. “I am grateful for the spirit of collaboration that we share with the hundreds of nonprofits that are responding tirelessly to the many needs of hundreds of thousands of our fellow residents.”

Contributions are tax deductible and will be used to coordinate ongoing relief efforts to help people across the region recover from the impacts of Milton.