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25-06-2025
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New fund for property owners with damage from Clark Mills tornado, nearby storms
An emergency fund has been set up at the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties to help property owners with damage from the tornado in Clark Mills and severe thunderstorms June 22. The storms killed three people, including 6-year-old twins, and caused widespread damages to homes and buildings. The fund was created through a partnership between the foundation and Oneida County. A similar fund was created last year to help victims of the tornado that touched down in Rome on July 16. "In the wake of such heartbreaking devastation, we are reminded of the deep strength and compassion that unite us as a community," said Alicia Dicks, the foundation's president/CEO. "Our friends in the Town of Kirkland and the surrounding areas are facing unimaginable loss, and they need us — every one of us — now more than ever. This fund is more than financial support; it's a lifeline of hope and a step toward healing for the lives and neighborhoods torn apart by this storm." Anyone who wants to contribute to the fund, whether as an individual, institution or company, can do so online on the Community Foundation website or by mailing a check to the Community Foundation, 2608 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13502. Questions on corporate giving or any kind of gift options can be emailed to Nick Grimmer, chief development officer, at ngrimmer@ Loved ones have started fundraisers on GoFundMe for Kayleigh Bisson, the mother of twins Emily and Kenni who were killed when a tree fell on their home, and for Shelly Johnson, 50, who was also killed when a tree fell on her home. By late afternoon on June 24, the Bisson fundraiser had raised $302,525 toward a $380,000 goal with one donation of $10,000. A GoFundMe fundraiser for Johnson's long-time partner Eddie had raised $26,440 toward a $30,000 goal by late afternoon on June 24. A second fundraiser on GoFundMe, which simply says it is collecting money for Johnson's family to cover funeral and other expenses, has raised $1,650 toward a $9,000 goal. That fundraiser says that Johnson worked at Boscov's. More: What to know about Mohawk Valley cleanup, power restoration, closed roads after tornado More: Cleanup across Mohawk Valley begins after fatal Clark Mills tornado Affected residents may be eligible for up to $5,000 in funding. But Oneida County and the Community Foundation are still working out details of how that fund will be distributed to those who need help in the area of Clark Mills and the Town of Kirkland. 'Oneida County is here to help in every way possible,' Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, Jr. said. 'Like last year's Rome Victim Recovery Fund, this assistance will help our residents recover from the damages of June 22's tornado and storms . . . As always, we will get through this together — and be stronger for it.' Residents can begin the application process by calling Oneida County on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at (315) 798-5502 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to begin the application process. This article originally appeared on Observer-Dispatch: Oneida County, Community Foundation set up fund for tornado damage
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
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Gulf Coast State College Foundation receives $80K grant
PANAMA CITY — The Gulf Coast State College Foundation has received an $80,000 grant from the Edward K. Roberts Community College Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. According to a press release, the grant will provide support to students in GCSC's TRIO program, which helps low-income, first-generation and disabled students. 'Gulf Coast State College's TRIO program provides comprehensive support to eligible students across Bay, Gulf, and Franklin counties,' the release says. 'The program's mission is to motivate and empower students to successfully complete a college credential or degree.' The Gulf Coast State College Foundation was founded more than 55 years ago. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit aims to increase access to higher education. Since 2011, the foundation has been awarded $670,000 from the Edward K. Roberts Community College Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. The donations have supported nearly 600 GCSC students through scholarships and programming. Bus Driver: Bay District Schools bus driver arrested, accused of striking 12-year-old student 'We are honored to be entrusted with these funds to support the educational journeys of students whose paths to college haven't always been easy,' Ashlin Glatthar, executive director of the GCSC Foundation, said in the release. 'This grant will have a profound impact — especially for part-time students, student parents, and those pursuing workforce credentials in high-demand fields.' This article originally appeared on The News Herald: $80K grant will help Gulf Coast State College students
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27-01-2025
- General
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'A total shame': Dozens without homes after fire destroys St. Clair County apartment
The Brief A fire early Sunday destroyed an apartment in East China Township. Everyone made it out alive, but two people suffered smoke inhalation, while one resident was burned. Community support has been pouring in for those impacted by the fire. ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - Residents of 24 apartments are now piecing their lives back together after a weekend fire destroyed their building in St. Clair County. "Started getting yelled at to 'get out of the building, 'it's on fire,'" said Anthony Marentette, a resident of Bree Manor Apartments. The backstory The apartment caught on fire around midnight Sunday. Fire officials said cold weather made fighting the flames more difficult, and at one point a fire truck even froze. One resident suffered burns and two police officers suffered smoke inhalation, but everyone made it out alive. However, the building was deemed a total loss. "It's a total loss, a total shame," said resident Tricia Peacock. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but sources said a candle in one of the apartments may be a factor. What you can do Community support has been pouring in for those impacted by the fire. Groups like the Community Foundation of St. Clair County are providing help through disaster funds. Fundraising pages are also being set up to help. This GoFundMe, for instance, was created to help a woman who lost everything. "Started getting yelled at to 'get out of the building, 'it's on fire,'" Anthony Marentette "It's a total loss, a total shame," Tricia Peacock missing cat Bree Manor Apartments East China Township just after midnight Sunday cause under investigation cold and wet weather caused issues firetruck froze 24-unit building total loss everyone made it out one resident suffered burns two police officers smoke inhalation community support pouring in
