Focus On: Immediate-Response Fundraising: Hope to Carry On

“Although the entire community was hurting, people very much wanted to reach out and help us. Individuals who couldn’t be in their own homes or businesses during this time still came out and supported our events,” Development Director Joan Rizzo says.

For those groups working with hurricane victims and facing a greater need for donations to cover the cost of services, it’s a good idea to stay connected with donors by sending them updates on what’s happening.