It feels strange moving forward as usual as if everything is normal when such a catastrophe struck just a short distance away. Especially knowing Tampa Bay was the initial target and the devastation could have been here. We hope and pray that you and your family made it safely through the storm.

Below are a few resources for those of you feeling inclined to provide donations to those impacted by Hurricane Ian. 

With that said, Katelyn and I are back to work and available to serve our clients as usual. If you need anything don’t hesitate to reach out!

• American Red Cross: Donate online: redcross.org,  call 800-733-2767, or text IAN to 90999 (to make a $10 donation).
• Florida Disaster Fund: www.FloridaDisasterFund.org or text DISASTER to 20222.
• United Way Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund
• 211 TBC Hope Fund
• Tampa Bay Resiliency Fund – This fund is a partnership among Allegany Franciscan Ministries, Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg, Pinellas Community Foundation, and United Way Suncoast.
• Volunteer Florida – The State of Florida has set up a donation fund to help communities with disaster response and recovery activities.
• Disaster Relief Donations | Feeding America
• Big Storm Brewing is collecting supplies for victims of Ian in Lee and Charlotte counties. For those in the Tampa Bay area who stocked up on supplies ahead of Hurricane Ian, and have more than what you need, you can donate them.