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United Fund of Globe Miami reports $1.4 million distributed to businesses, $300K+ to residents after September floods
Summary
United Fund of Globe Miami told the Gila County Board it distributed $1,400,706 to 73 businesses and more than $300,000 to residents through coordinated business and residential relief programs; the nonprofit said $800,000 remains allotted to the residential program.
United Fund of Globe Miami briefed the board on March 3 about its flood-relief programs after the September floods.
Susan Guerrero, community relations and social-media director for United Fund of Globe Miami, said the nonprofit partnered with the Salvation Army on a residential flood-relief program and with Local First Arizona for business assistance. Guerrero reported more than $300,000 has been distributed to households, $800,000 is allotted for residential rebuilding assistance, and $1,400,706 was distributed among 73 local businesses as part of the business flood-relief program.
Guerrero said program details, donor listings and business outcomes are posted on the organization's website and provided the board a link for FAQs and disbursement details. Board members thanked the nonprofit and its partners and noted the importance of transparency in how funds were allocated.
Why it matters: The funds distributed by local nonprofits and partners represent a significant share of community recovery resources and supplement federal and state assistance for households and small businesses impacted by flood damage.
