While floodwaters begin to recede, the need for cleanup and relief continues to grow.
Communities across the Fox Valley are now sharing ways you can support neighbors impacted by flooding.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
To support families impacted by flooding across the Fox Valley a Community Response Fund has been established.
All funds raised will stay local, supporting residents in Calumet, Outagamie, Shawano, Waupaca, and northern Winnebago counties as they navigate the immediate impacts of flooding and begin to recover.
This fund is a partnership between United Way Fox Cities and the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, ensuring resources are directed where they’re needed most.
Your tax-deductible donation to the Community Response Fund will be distributed through local nonprofits, churches, and other community organizations engaging in relief, short-term response, and longer-term recovery in Outagamie, Waupaca, and the Neenah-Menasha area of Winnebago counties. The funding provided to these community organizations will help with housing and safe shelter, food, health and well-being, and financial assistance.
The New London Chamber of Commerce has started a Flood Relief Program.
The trusted donation portal will support those impacted by the ongoing flooding in New London, WI. Officials share that 100% of the proceeds will go back into the New London community – helping residents, businesses, and nonprofits recover and rebuild.
You can find a link to donate here.
Wolf River Bank launches Flood Relief Loan
Wolf River Community Bank is stepping up in a big way to support flood recovery efforts across our area following recent flooding along the Wolf River.
They’ve launched a Flood Relief Loan Program to help individuals and businesses begin rebuilding, along with committing one hundred thousand dollars in local donations. On top of that, their team is providing hands-on volunteer support to help neighbors through the cleanup process.
There’s also an opportunity for the community to come together this weekend. Volunteers helping with the Village of Shiocton Cleanup Day this Saturday, April 25, are invited to a free meal as a thank you for their efforts.
If you or someone you know has been impacted, or if you’re looking for a way to help, this is a meaningful way to support recovery right here in our local communities, including New London and Shiocton.
For more information on the Flood Relief Loan Program, contact Wolf River Community Bank.
American Red Cross Support
Anyone impacted by the storms can call 1-800-RED CROSS for immediate assistance. Please click, text, or call to support Red Cross Disaster Relief and help people affected by disasters like floods, fires and countless other crises.
- Visit redcross.org
- Call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767)
- Text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation
Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small.
Other ways you can help include rolling up a sleeve to give blood or putting on a Red Cross vest to volunteer. Visit redcross.org for more information.
PHYSICAL DONATIONS
Once flood waters recede, clean up efforts will begin. Most communities are gathering different cleaning supplies to help residents in those efforts.
In Shiocton , a wish list shared by the Black Creek Fire Rescue Department lists items like,
- Fans
- Electric heaters
- Shop Vacs
- Rubber gloves
- Multi purpose cleaners
- Antibacterial wipes
- Mops
In New London, donations are being collected at Emmanuel Lutheran Church and School. Their most immediate needs include,
- Paper plates
- Paper towels & TP
- 5-gallon buckets
- Cleaning supplies or all kinds!
The Fremont community is also looking for cleaning supplies. Bleach, disinfectants, mops, squeegees, and 55-gallon heavy-duty trash bags, in addition to drying Equipment like industrial fans, dehumidifiers, and moisture meters are needed. St.Paul’s Church is a donation collection spot.
Additional Information:
Click HERE for a Flood Tool Kit provided by the State of Wisconsin
