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United Way outlines plan for Heart of West Michigan disaster relief fund; commissioners weigh scope and triggers
Summary
Fire Department staff and Michelle Van Dyke of Heart of West Michigan United Way proposed creating a local disaster relief fund with United Way as fiduciary, recommending a minimum ready balance (suggested $100,000); commissioners asked detailed questions about activation triggers, whether smaller local incidents (like a water main break) would qualify, and how quickly distribution criteria could be set.
Fire Department staff and Heart of West Michigan United Way outlined a plan to establish a local disaster relief fund that would be held and administered by United Way as fiduciary.
Keith (Fire) said United Way often leads the establishment and management of local disaster funds, which can provide fast, flexible support after events. Michelle Van Dyke, CEO of Heart of West Michigan United Way, said the model is to raise funds during good times and maintain a ready balance so resources are available immediately after a…
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