Partial Metal Roof on home have lifted up, one room have whole in ceiling size of football, roof inside bath room and part of kitchen needs repairs. There is seepage in back bedroom floor when rain came in. We have displaced elderly and disabled clients who are unable to live in home due repairs and mold, we need to repair as soon as possible. Patio area and laundry room completely under water for 9-10 days, city had to come pump water out of the area. Need washer and dryer / repairs on AC unit all under water. We need repairs on ceiling, panels and flooring through out the home.

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The prayer house/rope center homeless shelter office was fully destroyed from hurricane helene. 100% of the interior building is a complete loss. We have lost all appliances, office equipment, supplies and a kitchen that currently feeds over 500 people a week. This kitchen is our main kitchen for a forty bed homeless facility off property and is the main office for four homeless shelters in Pasco.

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We are looking for funds to support the basic needs of our school community to help students and families recover from effects of the storms.

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The Kind Mouse Mission is to feed the chronically hungry and food insecure in Pinellas County. Hurricanes Helene and Milton left long term devastating effects to residents and businesses in the Tampa Bay Area. The Kind Mouse could not stand by and watch as our current partner agencies asked for a food increase so they can help hurricane victims (those we currently serve and who are already food insecure). In addition, we had an influx of agencies and our community reaching out asking us to help provide food to those who lost everything in these devastating storms. The Kind Mouse sprung into action to cover the needs requested of us. In addition to the additional food purchased, we are requesting gas reimbursement for trips outside of our normal deliveries, overtime hours for pantry staff, and frozen food loss due to the power outage during Milton. We have added to this request consideration for funds to purchase a generator for the pantry that can be used in times of power outages so to alleviate food loss.

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We are seeking financial support to enhance our Positive Behavior Intervention Systems (PBIS), with a focus on improving the Activity Room (Eagles Nest). Recently, our community has experienced significant disruptions due to the severe storms, which have affected students' mental well-being and academic progress. These disruptions have led to heightened stress levels, behavioral difficulties and decreased engagement in learning. As we continue to recover, it is evident that strengthening our PBIS is crucial to helping students cope with the aftermath of these events.The Eagles Nest is at the heart of our PBIS program by offering a structured, positive environment for reflection, learning alternative behaviors, and receiving appropriate rewards and incentives. However, the facility is outdated and no longer meets the needs of our students or staff.This project will benefit all students, particularly those who are struggling with behavioral challenges due to recent disruptions. It will also assist faculty by equipping them with better strategies and tools for managing behavior and promoting positive outcomes. By addressing these needs, we aim to ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background or challenges.

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During Hurricane Milton, MacDonald Training Center (MTC) lost the majority of its transportation vans, which has severely impacted our ability to serve individuals with disabilities in Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco counties. These vans are a vital lifeline, transporting clients to and from their homes so they can access essential services, job training, and community programs that empower them to live independently. Without reliable transportation, many of our clients are now isolated and unable to participate in these critical activities. To restore this service, we urgently need at least two new vans, which will cost approximately $120,000. Your donation will help us rebuild and ensure that individuals with disabilities can continue to thrive in their communities.

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We are seeking support to address the urgent needs of our families who are experiencing significant hardships due to the recent storm. Many have lost their homes and their cars have been severely impacted, leaving them in vulnerable situations. This request aims to provide essential resources and support to help these individuals rebuild their lives during this challenging time. Your assistance would be invaluable in ensuring they receive the help they need to recover and move forward.

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We have a critical need within our STEM program. Our current equipment, essential for hands-on learning and experimentation, has unfortunately become damaged and, in many cases, unusable. This situation significantly hampers our students' ability to engage fully with the curriculum and develop the necessary skills for their future careers.

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Hurricanes Helene and Milton both caused significant damage to our facilities and operations. Our administrative building and the overnight manager's residence experienced three feet of flooding, resulting in extensive property damage and content loss. In addition, a property used for storage also experienced flooding and several essential house supplies items were lost. To address the immediate needs arising from this disaster, we are requesting funding for the following categories: 1) Property Damage: * External repairs to Ronald McDonald Houses: fencing, roofing (tiles and soffits), and landscaping replacement * Demolition and reconstruction of flood-damaged office and residential properties. * Replacement of mechanical and electrical components * Repairs to the administrative building and manager's residence2)Content Damage: * Removal and disposal of damaged office equipment, furniture, and supplies * Replacement of technology, furniture, and office supplies for administrative office. * Replacement of essential items for the overnight manager's accommodation needs3) Operational Costs: * Temporary housing for the displaced overnight manager * Hiring of a third-party security contractor to ensure the safety of our facilities and families * Temporary Administrative Office Space

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We are seeking to replace student items that were lost or damaged during the hurricanes, including clothing, shoes, socks, undergarments, and school supplies.

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All students have been impacted by the recent storms in our area. Our students would benefit from additional resources to ensure we close the academic achievement gap in learning, as well as, support their social and emotional needs.

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We are looking to replace and update some of the technology lost in Hurricane Milton.

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I am seeking a grant to help us replace a donated shed that was donated to us to host our podcast and to meet with parents as needed. Unfortunately, due to Hurricane Milton our shed was completely destroyed and unsalvageable. Not only was the shed destroyed so was all of it's contents as a tree fell on the shed and it's contents were either broken on water damaged, which include all of our podcast materials.

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At A1 Opportunities, we're reaching out because our men’s home—a lifeline for those in recovery, homeless, or transitioning out of the justice system—was hit hard in the last storm. The flooding left the space in tough shape, with water damage and growing mold making it unsafe for our residents. For some, this home is their first step toward stability and independence, and right now, it’s at risk of being unlivable.We're asking for support to repair the facility and make it safe again. This funding would allow us to tackle the water damage, remove the mold, and restore the space, so we can keep offering a solid foundation to those who need it most. This home is essential to our community, and every bit of help brings us closer to rebuilding it stronger than ever.

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After Hurricanes Helene and Milton, our community is grappling with the widespread destruction and profound emotional toll of these disasters. Directions for Living (DFL) is committed to addressing the increased demand for behavioral health services, but to meet the broader community needs, we must prioritize the recovery of our dedicated team members—the very people who care for our community in its most vulnerable moments.If we fail to take care of those who take care of others, the long-term impact could compromise our ability to respond effectively to future challenges. To ensure the long-term resilience of our team and the community, DFL plans to provide severely impacted team members with up to $5,000 in qualified disaster relief payments, as described by Internal Revenue Code Section 139, to help them recover and ensure they are able to continue their critical duties. These payments will reimburse urgent unreimbursed expenses like out-of-pocket housing or car repairs, temporary housing costs, and other critical needs.Once our team members’ needs have been adequately addressed, we can fully focus on supporting the boarder community. Many residents continue to experience intense and overwhelming feelings of fear, grief, and despair from the hurricanes’ impact. To aid in their recovery, DFL will provide no-cost emotional support groups, individual emotional support, and Critical Intervention Stress Management, removing barriers to care and fostering healing for all.

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Hurricane Milton peeled off the roof at St Petersburg City Theatre. The cost to replace is over $201,000.00. Plus, there's miscellaneous damage and damage of some ceilings within the building due to water damage.

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Providing students with assistance for basic school supplies, uniforms, and scholarship opportunities post hurricane to ensure they are equipped for success.

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Due to severe weather conditions in Florida especially this year we have endured some dramatic changes to the integrity of the veterans home. The second floor encompasses the use of T11 which is a wood product. We are in need of siding because we have sustained damage from water rot please help us continue putting a roof over the head of our veterans who deserve a place to call home

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The Lion World Vision Institute (LWVI) works tirelessly to elevate standards in sight restoration, tissue transplantation, research and education. With over 100 years of combined work, we have helped provide the life-transformative gift of sight to more than 500,000 men, women, and children worldwide. Hurricane Milton dealt significant damage to the LWVI’s historical building, our base of operations. Through a combination of high-speed winds, rain, & flooding, our office & service headquarters were ravaged by the storm.Our sign was battered beyond repair, our flagpole was broken, & the building has sustained substantial damage. The roof was badly impaired, which allowed a large amount of water to pour into one of our offices. 20 of our windows need to be repaired from extensive water damage, several need to be replaced after being broken by high-speed winds, and the rest of our 140 windows will need to be sealed and repainted. With the large number of windows, all of which are custom built to the early 1900s historical style, the cost is significantly more than typical window repairs. In addition, our awnings were ripped to shreds and will need to be replaced. Cost estimates for all items described are included as part of the attached estimate and budget packet.A generous grant of $28,780.00 will pay for the materials, equipment, and labor needed to make these repairs. Support during this time of recovery would allow us to repair our facility and continue LWVI’s vital work.

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The Pineapple Project of Largo (TPP) provides home essentials for families emerging from homelessness, domestic violence, or other events creating severe housing instability. All too often, families fight their way through these tragic circumstances only to find themselves with a new problem – they have no resources with which to make their new house a “home.” Armed with a warehouse full of donated (and less often purchased) furniture, art, decor, kitchen supplies, and other essentials, our volunteer design team creates individualized homes for families based on their specific needs and preferences. The sense of dignity that families gain from having homes they are proud of promotes improved mental health and well-being, which research has shown supports longer-term housing stability. In just over 4 years, we’ve served more than 138 families. This fall Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought devastation to many parts of Pinellas County. Almost 20,000 homes incurred significant damage. Hundreds of homes were completely destroyed and thousands deemed at least temporarily uninhabitable.

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Restore 5400 rare Master radio tapes from NBC containing the best of radio comedy. From Fibber McGee & Molly to Abbott & costello, Burns & Allen and many more. A large collection of interviews with hundreds of the greats comedians of the past 100 years. And some of the oldest movies in the country going back to 1910. These wonderful artifacts were damaged by Hurricane Milton and a flood two weeks earlier from Hurricane Helena. They are irreplaceable and we will lose a piece of history that brings great joy and memories to millions of people. Restoration is expensive and time consuming. But must be done quickly especially artifacts that were damaged by flood. Our museum had 20" of sea water wall to wall damaging many items such as exhibit cases, rare books, and our free student library. Not being able to work in our building as made it very difficult. We need special supplies to stop the deterioration of the tapes, photos, and art. Being able to rent a temporary facility and pay extra staff would be a big help! If we lose just the radio tapes we lose a piece of American history that can never be duplicated at that level. And artifacts of Television,, theater and film that are one of a kind. If you love history, like to laugh, and enjoy the arts we need your help.

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Good Neighbors, a food bank located in Clearwater and serving the greater Tampa Bay region, purchased and installed two large refrigerated shipping containers in September 2024 for much needed additional cold food storage. The cold storage containers require 3-phase 480v power that was confirmed to be on the property, in close proximity to the new cold storage units and ready for connection. In working closely with the Tampa Bay Shipping Container company and with the church property, the plan and expectation was to connect to the currently existing power source to the container units and begin using them immediately. We then learned that the existing power pole on our property would not be an adequate power source and that the only option would be a new dedicated power pole - due to the very high amperage requirement of the two large refrigerated units. Getting the power turned on for the cold storage is such a huge critical need for our operation in serving those most in need within the local community. Having the containers sit there means they are not being used for their potential and all they could do for the citizens of Tampa Bay, including those in need of nutritious food and those working so hard with Good Neighbors to serve others. To be begin the process, starting with getting added to the Duke work schedule, we are required to pay for the new power pole installation through Duke Energy in full. The estimated time of completion is in the first quarter of 2025.

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We need to help our school and community following a very busy storm season. We will use funding within the school to help members of our school family and community. This will include family incentives and events where families will receive necessary supplies.

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Tampa Bay Community Network (TBCN) urgently needs funding for moving expenses and a down payment for a new location due to unforeseen circumstances. The current owners of our facility have informed us that the building we occupy is slated for demolition within the next few months. This development necessitates an immediate relocation to ensure the continuity of our services.TBCN serves as a vital community media hub, providing essential workforce development through hands-on video production training and supporting local nonprofits, small businesses, and individuals. The abrupt need to relocate threatens our ability to continue offering these valuable services. Without immediate financial support, the relocation process will disrupt TBCN’s operations, including our award-winning programs, workforce development initiatives, and partnerships with nonprofits. The requested funds will ensure TBCN can secure a new facility and continue to serve Hillsborough County and beyond, fostering skills development and access to media tools for underrepresented populations.

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Having back-to-back hurricanes in our Pinellas location put a strain on our emergency shelter. Although survivors and their children stayed safe from the weather and the abuse in their homes, our organization pressed its resources to the limit. This unanticipated need used what supplies we had on ​hand, and because of the added stress survivors experienced due to the storms, our staff ​were exposed to greater vicarious trauma than they ​are unfortunately accustomed to. We are asking for help to heal our organization after meeting the needs of the persons we serve.Food and operating supplies for emergency shelter Our emergency food supply was exhausted since there were more persons on site at the shelter during the storms and after. Besides consumables, this would include paper plates, garbage bags, plastic utensils, etc. Staff recognition It is not uncommon for 24/7 operations to have staff work on-site continuously during an emergency/ disaster, and that is certainly what happened with CASA! We would very much like to recognize our staff members on Staff Appreciation Day in April not just for the extra time they gave to CASA but for the additional stress they mitigated with survivors who were with us. We were thinking aboutResilience trainingMassages on-site

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We need to replace a a broken generator for a mobile medical unit. This mobile unit offers pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and options counseling at no cost to those we serve.

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Hurricanes Helene and Milton have passed, and their financial impact continues to create significant challenges into the next fiscal year. K2 had a 12-day closure caused by the storms, which disrupted our ability to provide essential services to those with disabilities. While the immediate aftermath of the hurricanes is over, the financial strain from the closure has left K2 Escape with a significant funding gap. This gap has made it difficult to cover essential operational costs, including staffing, utilities, and facility maintenance, which are critical for our day-to-day operations. We seek funding to address this ongoing financial impact as we transition into the next fiscal year. These funds will help us recover from the losses incurred during the closure and ensure we can continue providing uninterrupted services in the Tampa Bay community. The support will allow us to replenish lost supplies and cover essential expenses, enabling K2 Escape to stabilize its operations and maintain the level of service that our community depends on. Securing this funding is crucial to ensuring that K2 Escape can continue its mission of providing vital resources to individuals and families facing hardship without further disruption. This support will help us recover from the long-term financial challenges created by the storm and position us to serve the community effectively moving forward as no other funding resources have been available to assist us with our loss of revenue.

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Hurricane Milton critically damaged three crucial infrastructure systems on our residential campus for families experiencing homelessness. 1. Our campus has a system of commercial tankless water heaters that provide hot water to the entirety of campus including residences, programmatic and admin office spaces. The combination of the water systems being turned off and debris that entered the line during Hurricane Milton caused major failure to our hot water system. This required immediate action so the systems are now fixed but did bring unexpected financial stress.2. This campus is equipped with a central fire panel and alarm system. The part of this equipment that detects a fire and alerts the fire department in case of emergency was critically damaged in the hurricane due to water entry. This required immediate action so the systems are now fixed but did bring unexpected financial stress.3. On multiple areas of our property soffit was ripped down by both hurricane Helene and Milton and tree and debris entered campus and had to be removed quickly for residential safety. This required immediate action so the systems are now fixed but did bring unexpected financial stress.

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The emotional toll of Covid and recent hurricanes has left many young people grappling with anxiety, depression, and a pervasive sense of hopelessness. The Alliance for Public Schools has received an overwhelming number of desperate appeals from students, educators and families, urging us to address their struggles. APS is a resource in HCPS for fostering youth success and enhancing school climate. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for our support has intensified. The documented mental health challenges faced by our youth have only been exacerbated by the recent storms. Our staff has trusting relationships with students, becoming integral to their coping networks. Each day, we assist several students, sometimes a dozen or more, connecting them to essential services, including housing, food, mental health support, and financial assistance. Despite our commitment, providing these critical services comes with unbudgeted costs. School leaders are reaching out for our help facilitating discussions that help them better understand and respond to the needs of students. They recognize the importance of addressing mental health proactively and trust APS as a thought partner to do it well. This request is about ensuring that students have access to the support they need to heal and thrive in the aftermath of this crisis. We want to be part of a community that helps create a safe space for healing, resilience, and hope, for youth in Hillsborough County.

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Staff working closely with customers who were impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton identified the following supportive service needs. Transportation Assistance in the form of bus passes, gas cards, and credits for ride sharing services such as Uber and Lyft. These ride sharing services are critical for individuals who live in rural areas or are working overnight or shift work. Repair costs for flood-damaged vehicles are also a consideration.Temporary Housing Assistance in the form of short-term rental, security deposits, and utilities assistance (including internet access).Storage Cost Assistance for items placed in storage by individuals who were displaced from their homes.Laundry Costs Assistance for individuals who need to use laundromats due to temporary housing in hotels or other locations that do not have free onsite laundry.Rental and Moving Truck Expenses for individuals who need to relocate to another residence from temporary or damaged property.Employment Assistance Costs, such as background checks for new employment where it is not covered by the employer and construction employment needs, such as steel-toed boots, tools, and other required materials for self-employed workers and those who are not covered by another program.Veterans Wraparound Services, including those with significant barriers to employment, such as homeless veterans. A targeted focus on the needs of these individuals is required to provide support for them to reenter the workforce.

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Florida Dream Center is requesting emergency funds to repair building damage caused by Hurricane Milton. Water damage from standing floods and heavy rain impacted multiple areas, while high winds tore off the exterior aluminum overhead roof. Our social service team temporarily relocated to Clearview United Methodist Church for three weeks, continuing outreach 4-5 days per week to address critical needs in the Lealman community.

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New Life Village provides a residential community where families seeking permanency for children impacted by foster care or trauma can seek healing in a safe and stable intergenerational Village. New Life Village, a unique residential community for families helping to prevent children from entering or removing children from the foster care system. The Village opened its doors in 2012 and is located in Tampa, Florida – an area which is heavily impacted by both the affordable housing and foster care crises. NLV is an intergenerational community designed to support families raising foster to permanency and kinship children who have survived abuse, neglect and traumas, offering them program-rich, below-market housing and onsite wrap-around services.The campus suffered damages from Hurricane Milton which were not covered by our insurance (deductible too high).

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This grant would allow the Tampa Downtown Partnership (TDP) to purchase essential maintenance equipment to replace the equipment that was lost due to hurricane Helene. This includes power washers, street cleaning machines, landscaping tools, and waste management systems. These replacements are crucial to ensuring that Tampa’s Downtown continues to be a clean, safe, and inviting environment for the community. With proper maintenance, we can enhance the district’s physical appearance, improve visitor experience, and support the long-term sustainability of Downtown's economic and cultural development. This grant will also enable TDP to provide businesses with essential tools, resources, and services, including business development programs, marketing support, workforce training, and access to networking opportunities. By offering these resources, TDP can help local businesses attract customers, grow their operations, and adapt to the changing urban landscape. Additionally, we will focus on supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs, ensuring that Tampa’s Downtown remains a diverse, vibrant, and economically strong community for all. TDP also provide free events to the public in Tampa’s Downtown. These events attract patrons and encourage them to explore the seven neighborhoods of Tampa’s Downtown, which promotes economic development that benefits all of Tampa.

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Ready for Life is respectfully requesting $75,000 to address mission-critical programming for basic needs after recent hurricanes Helene and Milton. No other agency has been established to address the lack of support for teens aging out of foster care and entering "adulthood". Ready for Life has been part of the solutions since 2009. We receive most of our funds from individuals, businesses, fundraising, community and family foundations. Our clients need your assistance more than ever as problems just got a whole lot worse for hundreds of young adults. For those young adults with children, increased stress and decreased resources just made life more difficult and potentially catastrophic. We have critical needs to attend to and your investment in the community shines bright. Often our clients are in crisis with no family to turn to. Urgent needs are usually associated with homelessness, lack of transportation, low-paying jobs, and parenting. At Ready for Life, our center is open Monday to Friday between 9 AM - 5 PM with occasional night and weekend events. Critical needs may include a place to shower or have mail delivered to; a hot meal, a place to do laundry, and connections to people who understand the path they have been on. Also critical are life-skills mentoring, access to stable housing, education, employment, professional clothing, and too often - food security. Last year we served 350 Tampa Bay teens/young adults & 118 of their children with 4630 services.

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The 2024 hurricane season did unprecedented damage across the Tampa Bay area. Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused widespread flooding and wind damage that destroyed the homes and vehicles of countless households. Storm officials estimate that tens of thousands of homes were affected in the Tampa Bay area. Many families who rent their homes are still struggling to find suitable housing. The standard deposits that families provided in good faith to their landlords are not being returned as landlords drag their feet, deny requests, or refuse to release tenants from their leases even when homes are uninhabitable. This situation leaves families without the funds necessary to secure a new home and begin to put their lives back together. Wheels of Success (WOS) has a 20-year history of assisting eligible working individuals with personal transportation through a program of car repairs, “new-to them vehicles, and car-related services. Since the hurricanes, WOS has had continual requests from clients whose hurricane damaged homes are uninhabitable but are unable to secure new housing because of their landlords’ actions. WOS requests $25,000 to assist working clients from Hillsborough, Pinellas, or Pasco who have documented loss of their rented home and denial of returned deposits due to the recent hurricanes. WOS will directly pay the new landlord and/or utility so that clients are safely housed. Any deposits eventually returned will be paid to WOS to assist additional clients.

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7 of 8 buildings on our 2 campuses were damaged by flooding during Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Most of the repair work has been completed, including demolition, replacement of drywall, replacement of flooring, electrical repairs, replacement of cabinetry in kitchens and bathrooms, replacement of furniture and appliances, replacement of classroom supplies and equipment, replacement of 200' of fence that was destroyed, tree removal, painting, etc.. So far we've paid these costs using credit cards, from reserve funds which are nearly depleted and we have done some fundraising.

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Hurricane Helene flooded Pinellas County's barrier islands. Residents of Clearwater Beach, including Clearwater Marine Aquarium's (CMA) special needs animals found themselves underwater from a storm surge. Months later, CMA is still recovering. While we have many requests for funding out to the government, including SBA and FEMA, we had to make the difficult decision to temporarily downsize our staff while the remaining team accepts salary cuts to stay open. Attendance numbers have significantly decreased and CMA is seeking financial support to provide essential animal care and support our vital mission of rescue, rehab, release, and research.

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Our Sweetwater Cafe and Market flooded 12 inches from Hurricane Helene and resulted in power loss for 10 days after October 10th. We had to cut out the drywall and insulation out up to four feet on every wall in the cafe and throw out all of the perishable products in the market. The cafe and market has been closed since the hurricane and we are slowly putting the pieces back together to get it open. We are installing cement board on the wall with new insulation, replacing equipment, furniture and once that is complete we can begin to purchase product again from suppliers which include: Mother Kombucha, Little Pond Farm, Frog Song Farm, Java Planet Organic Coffee, Queen & Colony Honey, GulfCoast Sourdough Bread, St Pete Ferments, etc

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Replace flooring; books and other class materials; clothes damaged in the "community clothes closet" and furniture.

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All three of our campuses were heavily affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Our preschool campus was flooded with over 3 feet of storm surge from Helene causing us to relocate for the fall semester while we remediated and rebuilt. Over 90% of our preschool contents were destroyed including curriculum and furniture. Milton affected our elementary and middle school campuses. Our elementary building sustained major roof damage causing rainwater in several classrooms. Milton also destroyed our turf playground area and toppled our concrete retention wall between our school and neighborhood. Although we have insurance, our deductibles are high and there are separate policies on each building.

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For those in crisis, we are often their last hope. Our clients come to us for support during some of their darkest moments, seeking guidance and healing. In some cases, lives depend on the care we provide, and ensuring a safe, welcoming space is critical to their survival. Suncoast Center seeks to address damaged infrastructure impacting our programs, clients, and staff. Hurricane Milton damaged many of our sites. All units were thoroughly assessed for damage, functionality, age, maintenance needs, life expectancy, and sustainability post storms. Recent Hurricanes have caused us to identify replacement needs for ten damaged and aging air conditioning units across four sites (4010 Central Ave, St. Petersburg; 4024 Central Ave, St. Petersburg; 1001 16th St South, St. Petersburg; and 2960 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater) and replace roofs at 4024 Central Ave and 4010 Central Ave in St. Petersburg. Without these repairs, the ability to offer critical services to those in crisis will be severely impacted. We are dedicated to ensuring our facilities are equipped to support the most vulnerable individuals in our community, so they can receive the life-saving care they deserve.

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FEBS incurred significant unbudgeted expenses on September 26-27 and October 9-10 when hurricanes Helene and Milton slammed into the Tampa Bay and Nature Coast areas. The brunt of the hurricane damage was to our hardwood trees, about 12 of which had to be removed or severely pruned to avoid collateral damage to our manmade structures. Between October 2 and 18, 2024, we paid $7,400 to have half a dozen trees removed, with repair and reinforcement of a portion of fence line. A grant in that amount will return our 2025 budget to pre-hurricane balanced status, thereby assuring our ability to acquire the resources needed to preserve the health and wellbeing of our feathered wards.

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We are requesting funds to replace essential office equipment damaged during Hurricanes Milton and Helene. The damage includes computers, printers, and office furniture, all vital for our organization's smooth operation. This equipment is necessary to continue providing community services, managing administrative tasks, and supporting recovery efforts. Replacing these items will allow us to resume normal operations and fulfill our mission of serving those in need. The hurricanes significantly hindered our operations. CANDO plays a crucial role in providing support and resources, and the loss of our office equipment has affected our ability to serve effectively. Computers and printers are essential for maintaining records, communicating with clients and partners, and coordinating programs and services. Office furniture is necessary to create a functional workspace for our staff and volunteers, who are dedicated to helping the community recover and rebuild. Without this equipment, our ability to manage administrative tasks, support recovery efforts, and provide essential services is severely compromised.

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Our team provides education in a safe space for foster youth in Hillsborough and Pinellas county. Our goal is filling the gaps in education for so many foster youth that are falling behind due to moving to different placements and being in different community care facilities. This service we provide will ultimately help raise the graduation rate in Florida and help prepare foster youth for adulthood. With our specialized educators in our classroom and our GED program, it gives more personalized services to foster youth and 1:1 attention they need to thrive. In October and November, our educator, administrator and extra support services were unable to get to our location in Lutz to teach and show up for our foster youth due to their situations and our locations situation around the hurricane. Our team was in a tough spot without being paid during the hurricane and not being able to be on our routine with the children that thrive off constant support. We also lost our private donor that funds our support team due to their circumstances after the hurricane.

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Due to power outages ca and roof leaks caused by hurricanes Helene and Milton, thirteen student laptops were damaged. Prolonged exposure to the heat damaged the components and nine no longer work; the other four run very slow. These laptops were used by our students, aged 10-15, enrolled in our micro school in Pinellas Park. BLI is also seeking funding to purchase a mobile charging station to keep student laptops safe.

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Vincent House Pasco, serving Pasco County and located in Hudson Florida sustained damage from water intrusion during Hurricane Milton. We had a major leak in the roof along with water coming in through the north-facing doors. We had to call in ServPro to dry out the flooded areas. Damage was done to the walls, baseboards and flooring. Staff's families have worked together to repair the baseboards and walls. The roof leak has been repaired. We still need to replace the carpets.We are seeking $5,341.53 to reimburse our operating funds for the ServPro services.

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As our communities suffer from back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024, Meals on Wheels is no different and has found ourselves in a dire situation. Many in our community were left stranded and/or still without power due to extreme flooding; some have no home to return to. We were without power for 5 days, which meant all of our freezers stocked with essentials to sustain our organization suffered. The storm (or lightning) destroyed our camera system motherboard, our phone systems work via the internet which alienated our communication with our staff, volunteers, and most importantly, our clients. In all of these instances, our insurance policy covered none of the above. Our policy had so many "clauses" that any possible recourse we had was quickly eliminated. We lost tens of thousands of supplies, equipment, and actionable resources. Our refrigerated truck has got to be replaced. It truly is limping along.Replace the fencing around the building to secure vehicles and outside items. During these fragile times, food becomes an even larger component and can serve as a reliable resource for the community during crises, providing not only food but also a sense of stability and support. Lastly, maintaining a fully stocked pantry of non-perishable items will assist during the perishable food procurement stages.

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Portico Housing Solutions (PHS) empowers men transitioning from homelessness to self-sufficiency through safe, affordable housing, mentoring, life-skills training, personalized case-management, wrap-around services, and spiritual support. On May 31, 2024 the house that launched PHS in 2016 tragically burned down due to a fire on a neighboring lot. It was a total loss and reduced PHS’s capacity by 50% (from 6 to 3 units). PHS has plans to build a brand new, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on the site, which will restore capacity and its ability to serve single, formerly homeless men who are currently employed. The requested grant will fund the demolition of the existing, fire-damaged structure, lot preparation, and the installation of the home.

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The Florida Council on Economic Education (FCEE) urgently needs funding for a new office space after Hurricane Milton destroyed our previous location. As a leading organization dedicated to equipping students and educators with essential financial literacy skills, our work is more critical than ever. Without a permanent office, our ability to develop curriculum, host educator training, and coordinate statewide programs is significantly hindered.A new space will provide stability, ensuring we can continue delivering high-quality economic and financial education to Florida’s students. This investment will allow us to maintain a continuity of services for our thousands of teacher partners around the state and adapt to their evolving educational needs. With your support, FCEE can secure a new office and sustain our mission of empowering future generations with financial knowledge.

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We are seeking assistance to address critical needs for High Point Community Pride Inc.'s community building:Repair the roof, bathroom, and electrical issues in our food pantry shed: These repairs are essential to ensure our space remains safe, functional, and welcoming for everyone.Fix faults in our current facilities, including the girls' and boys' restrooms and boys' urinals: As a licensed child care provider, we must maintain restrooms that comply with the Pinellas County Child Care Licensing Board. Make electrical repairs to our food pantry: This will support our weekly food distribution, including non-perishable and perishable items like poultry, to address the community's food insecurities. The repairs involve replacing wiring going to a sub-panel from the main panel and breaker box. These improvements are crucial for maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. Your support will have a significant positive impact on our community. The estimates provided are less than the requested grant amount due to several factors. Our methodology included conservative cost projections and assumptions that may not perfectly align with the requested amount. We factored in possible unanticipated costs, market fluctuations affecting material prices, and an expansion in the project scope necessary to meet our goals. These constraints may have led to understated figures. Since submission, we have received the attached quote/estimation.

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The Focus Café serves as a vital job training site for students and young adults with developmental disabilities in Tampa Bay through the Focus Academy Charter School Transition Program. Focus Academy supports students ages 11–22 with significant cognitive disabilities, equipping them with essential life and workforce skills. One of their key job training sites is the Focus Café, located in the Temple Terrace Recreation Center in Hillsborough County. For over a month, the program has been struggling with a failing refrigerator, which has now completely broken down. To continue providing valuable training opportunities and food service operations, they are in urgent need of a replacement

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Project Return urgently seeks funding to repair and replace the back deck at our Mental Illness Recovery Center in Tampa Bay. This deck has long been a crucial outdoor space where our members—adults with severe and persistent mental illness—socialize, participate in daily programs, and find emotional support. Due to significant structural damage from a fallen tree during the recent hurricane season, the deck and surrounding area is now unsafe for use, restricting access to critical programming and limiting mobility for members, particularly those with disabilities.

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Cove Behavioral Health (Cove) is requesting funding to replace the roof on our primary headquarters building. The building’s roof was damaged during Hurricane Milton in October 2024. This is our primary building serving the general public’s need for behavioral health services including youth, adults, the elderly, and the indigent and low-income. Cove behavioral health services include Prevention, Intervention, Residential treatment, Outpatient treatment, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Case Management, Aftercare/Recovery Support and special programming that addresses Pregnant Women and their children, Trauma-Informed Care, Adolescents, and those suffering from or at risk of HIV/AIDS. Supportive services, such as transportation, education, and employment coaching, are also provided to help ensure patients’ stability and ongoing success. While the damage is significant, the repair cost estimate is well below the deductible for our insurance policy coverage forcing Cove to cover the costs through internal sources. Our organization does have a maintenance reserve; however, the reserve has already been used for other storm-related repairs and scheduled maintenance. If other funding cannot be found, Cove’s ability to provide uninsured and underinsured individuals with behavioral health services will be reduced and limit access to care.

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