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.
Anyone impacted by the storms can call 1-800-RED CROSS for immediate assistance. The organization will share updates as more information becomes available.
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
