Disaster Giving

Disaster Giving

Natural disasters and tragic events cause great harm and devastation. We stand with those affected and have compiled resources to help inform effective giving.

Where to Give

Fires & STORM RELIEF

Monterey County/California

CALIFORNIA

 

Ukraine 

 

How to Give: 4 Areas of Support

As we know from past local experience with the Monterey County Fire Relief and Big Sur Relief Funds, effective areas of support include relief, recovery and rebuilding. If you have a donor advised fund with the Community Foundation for Monterey County, you can direct a grant to any qualified 501(c)3 nonprofit. You can log on to Donor Central, call 831.375.9712 or email our Philanthropic Services staff with any questions.

When giving in response to a disaster, its important to keep in mind there are several ways to provide assistance.

1. Respond to immediate need
2. Fund recovery
3. Invest in mitigation or reform
4. Get ready for the next one

(Excerpted from: 4 Tips for Donors Responding to Hurricane Harvey by Kris Putnam-Walkerly, Contributor, Forbes 8/28/17)

What to Give

  • Time Research the websites of local organizations who have experience in the area to see where help may be needed most, as needs may change over time.

Resources for Families

  • The State of California’s Guide to Disaster Assistance Services provides detailed information about the types of federal, state and local disaster assistance services available in California. There are many services available to all Californians impacted by the wildfires, regardless of legal status.

Rebuilding After Disaster

RebuildingAfterDisasterIn a Washington Monthly article, Community Foundation for Monterey County CEO Dan Baldwin teamed up with colleagues from the Oklahoma City Community Foundation and Arizona Community Foundation to dive into how their organizations responded to disasters, ensuring confidence in relief and recovery grantmaking through the unique abilities of community foundations.

Updated 2/7/25

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