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THE BOB WOODRUFF FOUNDATION ACTIVATES NATURAL DISASTER FUND TO AID MILITARY FAMILIES DISPLACED BY TEXAS FLOODSThe fund will provide aid to Combined Arms to assist over 21,000 known veterans in areas affected by the flooding NEW YORK, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bob Woodruff Foundation (BWF) has activated its Natural Disaster Fund, established with support from Craig Newmark Philanthropies, to provide critical aid to military veterans and military families in response to the widespread property damage, injuries, and loss of life occurred due to recent severe flooding in 88 counties across Southeast Texas. This assistance is being provided directly by Combined Arms, a member of the Bob Woodruff Foundation Got Your 6 Network. Combined Arms, a valued partner of BWF since 2017, connects veterans and military families to resources they need on the ground, and has identified over 21,000 veterans and military families residing in the disaster affected regions and mandatory evacuation zones. The activated funding will enable the Combined Arms network to provide essential resources including food, water, cleaning supplies, temporary housing, rental of mucking out equipment and other critical needs. "After hearing about the devastation facing military and veteran families in Texas, we knew we had to quickly mobilize our support," said Anne Marie Dougherty, Chief Executive Officer of the Bob Woodruff Foundation. "Combined Arms is a long-standing and respected organization in the Texas military community. We'd like to thank them for working tirelessly during these difficult times and year-round to ensure that Texas veterans are taken care of - and thriving - no matter the circumstance." Specifically, the funding will support Combined Arms in the following key areas:
The Natural Disaster Fund, established in November with support from Craig Newmark Philanthropies, allows BWF to respond quickly and effectively when a natural disaster strikes – providing support to veteran families who are suddenly without the essentials to live. Since 2020, BWF and Craig Newmark Philanthropies have partnered to support 199 veteran and military family organizations and directly impacted more than 1.6 million veterans, service members, spouses, and military children. "Our veterans have done so much; It's only right that we support them and their families long after they take off the uniform," said Craig Newmark, founder of craigslist and Craig Newmark Philanthropies. "With the leadership of the Bob Woodruff Foundation and their partners on the ground, I'm confident we can bring real relief to families in Southeast Texas through the Natural Disaster Fund." BWF previously supported Combined Arms during Hurricane Harvey in the Texas Gulf Coast region. The ongoing partnership underscores the BWF's commitment to assisting veterans during times of crisis. About the Bob Woodruff Foundation About Craig Newmark Philanthropies About Combined Arms Media Contact: View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-bob-woodruff-foundation-activates-natural-disaster-fund-to-aid-military-families-displaced-by-texas-floods-302141558.html SOURCE Bob Woodruff Foundation |