2024 tornado outbreak: SW Iowa Emergency Relief Fund collecting thousands for victims
POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY, Iowa (WOWT) - The Southwest Iowa Emergency Relief Fund was started by Pottawattamie county a few years ago.
It started with $50,000 reaching to nearly $900,000 during the pandemic before being given out for COVID relief.
“We’re back to the original investment that was made by Pottawattamie County Emergency Management and now we’re adding back to that fund,” said Donna Dostal, President and CEO of Community Foundation for Western Iowa.
TORNADO RECOVERY
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Now, there’s nearly $100,000 for tornado victims and more is on the way.
“The gifts keep coming in. Right now we’re probably at about $75,000 to $85,000 of new money.”
Money from the fund goes directly to organizations on the ground bringing relief to places like Council Bluffs, Crescent and Minden.
“It can help close gaps and make sure lives are whole cities are rebuilt and better than they were when it started,” said Dostal.
Donations for the Southwest Iowa Emergency Relief Fund are being accepted online.
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