District 6420 New Disaster Relief Fund
 
On January 22, 2022, the Corporate Board of District 6420 recommended a Disaster Relief Fund be established in the amount of $50,000.  
 
The purpose of the District 6420 Disaster Relief Fund is to provide grants to Rotary Clubs in District 6420 to support relief and recovery efforts in their local communities that have been impacted by natural disasters during the past six months. 
 
Grants funds will be used to provide basic relief and recovery items (such as water, food, medical supplies, household supplies, and clothing) or services (such as debris removal, temporary shelter, health care, mold remediation, and cleaning).  
 
 
District 6420 New Disaster Relief Fund
 
On January 22, 2022, the Corporate Board of District 6420 recommended a Disaster Relief Fund be established in the amount of $50,000.  
 
The purpose of the District 6420 Disaster Relief Fund is to provide grants to Rotary Clubs in District 6420 to support relief and recovery efforts in their local communities that have been impacted by natural disasters during the past six months. 
 
Grants funds will be used to provide basic relief and recovery items (such as water, food, medical supplies, household supplies, and clothing) or services (such as debris removal, temporary shelter, health care, mold remediation, and cleaning).  
 
Rotary Clubs may work with other organizations to complete grant activities.  In addition, District 6420 Disaster Relief Fund Grants must:
-Include the active participation of Rotarians.
-Address a local humanitarian or public safety need in the community.
-Be promoted via the local media and social media as appropriate.
 
District 6420 Disaster Relief Fund Grants may not:
              -provide items or services already covered by an insurance policy or other established source of    funding.
              -involve purchase of land or buildings.
              -include fundraising activities for the Rotary Club or another organization.
              -cover operating, administrative, or indirect program expenses of another organization.
              -include unrestricted cash donations to another organization.
 
The maximum amount of a Disaster Relief Fund Grant is $10,000 per club per Rotary year. 
 
While we hope we do not have a need for these funds any time soon, please know that District 6420 stands ready to assist if needed.
 
 
For more information, contact DGE Laura Kann at 678-315-2406 or LKK1@comcast.net.