Community Cares!
A weekly blog from the
Rockland Community Foundation
Celebrating activities that make a difference in the
county we call home.
Community Crisis Relief Fund Gets Help
Where It Is Needed
On this past Saturday afternoon, a fire raged through the Regency Village Garden
Apartments in Spring Valley. While thankfully no one was seriously injured, 26 residents
have been displaced, and apartments destroyed.
Situations like this point to the need for countywide relief support, such as the
Community Crisis Relief Fund established by the Rockland Community Foundation. As
the umbrella non-profit organization for Rockland County, we connect donors with local
causes that matter most to them. In times of crisis, we are the link between those who
want to help, and those who are in need.
Established in response to the devastation caused by super storm Sandy last year, the
Crisis Relief Fund provided financial support to county non-profits and affected
individuals. We at the Rockland Community Foundation worked diligently to raise
awareness through local media channels about the importance of keeping donor dollars
in Rockland County to support our friends and neighbors impacted by the storm. Both
individuals and businesses reached into their pockets in support of the fund, which
continues to provide support to Rocklanders in times of crisis.
For the affected residents of Regency Village, their challenges are just beginning.
Hopefully, we can be there to help. Please consider making a donation to the
Community Crisis Relief Fund by visiting our website. 100% of your donation remains in
Rockland, where it will be put to work providing assistance in times of crisis.
Requests for assistance can be downloaded from the Foundation's website here.
About the Community Cares Blog and the Rockland Community Foundation
The Community Cares Blog, hosted by the Rockland Community Foundation, celebrates
the spirit of giving in our community. Each week, we will post a story of philanthropy or
shine a spotlight on an activity that is making a difference in the lives of our neighbors.
We invite Rockland non-profits, individuals and businesses to contribute to the
Community Cares blog by sending an email to info@rocklandgives.org.
As the umbrella charitable organization for the county, the Rockland Community
Foundation is working to connect donors with the causes they care about most. Our
grants support a wide range of interests and, with the support of Rockland residents and
businesses, we are committed to a path of growth that will enable us to help the nonprofit community continue their vital work. You can learn more by visiting us at
http://www.rocklandgives.org.
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