I don't know about you, but I'm feeling a strong sense of survivor's guilt after Hurricane Ian. All of the early models predicted that the storm would impact the immediate Tampa Bay area. It didn't, and many of us got through the storm with only minimal damage. I'm SO grateful that my home wasn't damaged--we lost power, but I really can't complain about that!--and also heartbroken for folks farther south who lost so much. Part of me feels guilt because the storm was "supposed to" hit farther north, but didn't. It's a strange mix of emotions, for sure. And if you're feeling that way too, you may be looking for ways to help.
Unfortunately in times of crisis, there are always scammers that pop up and pretend to be helping others, when the only thing they're really helping is themselves. It's important to be careful when making a donation; you want to know your money, goods, or time is going to the place you meant for it to go!
Here's a list of verified charities, ministries, and organizations that are assisting in the relief effort.
The Florida Disaster Fund is a fund that stays entirely in the state, and is activated in times of natural disasters, like this one. To make a contribution, please visit FloridaDisasterFund.org or text DISASTER to 20222. Tom Brady donated to this fund and is calling on the NFL teams in the state to do the same. The Florida Disaster Fund is the state’s official private fund for disaster and emergency response. Volunteer and donation opportunities are available on its website. VolunteerFlorida.Org
FloridaDisaster.org
There are a few more HERE
Thumbnail Photo: Getty Images