Jacksonville-Onslow Disaster Relief Fund
History
United Way of Onslow County sought to develop a response to unmet needs following the natural disasters of 2011 that devastated areas of Onslow County. United Way was then approached to administer a donation from local members of the NC Automobile Dealers Association, earmarked for assisting victims after natural disasters. The intent of the donors was for funds to be distributed through a vetted process where multiple organizations could apply to provide short-term relief services and long-term recovery assistance to those in need. Thus, the Jacksonville-Onslow Disaster Relief Fund was established, to serve as a centralized clearinghouse for financial donations to aid in the recovery after disasters. Based on United Way’s current model for raising and distributing funds to vetted, local agencies, the Disaster Relief Fund will help bridge the funding gap by establishing the first fund of its kind in Onslow County.
How It Works
In the event of a disaster, the Jacksonville-Onslow Disaster Relief Fund Committee, composed of interested community members who have a vested interest in disaster response and recovery, will convene to make immediate funding recommendations to United Way, utilizing applications received and reviewed against guidelines prepared in advance. The funds will be distributed to vetted nonprofits that serve Onslow County residents only. United Way will take no administrative fees for distributing the fund.
A community information session was provided April 24 to potential vetted nonprofits. The below information was shared including registration for funding, application and reporting forms (phase 1 (short term) application and reporting and phase 2 (long term) application and reporting forms) and the request for volunteers. See the powerpoint presentation from the meeting for assistance or call the office with questions.
While organization applications will be received on a rolling basis, the first round of applications will be due by 5pm on Monday May 20th for approval soon thereafter.
In the News
http://www.jdnews.com/articles/-102455--.html
http://www.jdnews.com/articles/-102849--.html