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Funds Awarded to Help Those Affected by the Severe Winter Weather

By: Julie Martineau
| Published 03/15/2021

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THE WOODLANDS, TX - The recent severe arctic weather that paralyzed much of Texas took its toll on Montgomery County residents. In recognition of the lost wages Montgomery County residents suffered and the extraordinary expenses resulting from the loss of power and broken pipes, the board of the Montgomery County Community Foundation awarded grants to two local nonprofits. This allowed them to act quickly as residents find themselves in financial binds at the beginning of March.

Community Assistance Center received $27,281 to help pay utilities bills, rent or mortgages and other extraordinary expenses for qualified Montgomery County residents affected by the four day shut down. Montgomery County Food Bank received $27,281 to purchase and distribute food. The Food Bank has experienced increased requests for food. Both organizations were selected for their ability to serve large areas across Montgomery County.

Amanda Trapp, chair of Montgomery County Community Foundation, stated that the board saw the winter storm dramatically spike the demand for assistance with such basic needs as housing, utilities, and food for Montgomery County residents. The Community Foundation’s Disaster Recovery Fund was available to help address some of this until other funding sources came forward.

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