United Way of Southwest Alabama has expanded its Community Crisis Fund to support Hurricane Isaias relief and recovery efforts across nine counties in Southwest Alabama and Northwest Florida. The expanded fund allows individuals, businesses, and organizations to contribute directly to recovery efforts in communities affected by the storm, with the option to designate the county they wish to support.

The fund now includes Baldwin, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, and Monroe Counties in Alabama, along with Escambia, Okaloosa, and Santa Rosa Counties in Florida.

United Way will distribute donations to nonprofit agencies and community organizations providing Hurricane Isaias relief and recovery assistance in the designated counties. By working with organizations serving affected communities, United Way will direct resources toward local needs as families and communities recover from the storm.

“Recovery doesn’t stop at county or state lines,” said Justine Bixler, President and CEO of United Way of Southwest Alabama. “Expanding the Community Crisis Fund gives people throughout our region an opportunity to help neighbors affected by Hurricane Isaias. Whether donors want to support a specific county or contribute to the broader recovery effort, we will work with local organizations to ensure those gifts support the communities that need them.”

How to Support Hurricane Isaias Relief and Recovery
Individuals, businesses, and organizations can contribute to the Community Crisis Fund in three ways:
• Donate Online: Visit https://fundraise.givesmart.com/f/6bgp/n?vid=1svsgc
• Text to Give: Text Isaias26 to 91999 and follow the instructions in the response to complete a donation.
• Scan the QR Code: Scan the QR code accompanying this release to access the donation form.

The donation form allows contributors to select the county they would like their gift to support. United Way will distribute county-designated funds to agencies and organizations providing Hurricane Isaias relief and recovery services in those communities.

All contributions to the Hurricane Isaias Community Crisis Fund will support relief and recovery efforts related exclusively to the storm.

Connecting Communities with Resources
As communities recover from Hurricane Isaias, United Way of Southwest Alabama is helping residents connect with available assistance, including storm cleanup services and essential community resources.

Crisis Cleanup: Residents who need assistance with storm-related cleanup can call 800-451-1954 to request help. All services are free, but assistance is not guaranteed due to the overwhelming need.

United Way 2-1-1: Individuals and families seeking assistance with food, housing, utilities, health care, and other essential needs can dial 2-1-1 or call 888-421-1266. The service is free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

United Way encourages residents, businesses, and community organizations to share these resources with anyone who may need assistance as Southwest Alabama and Northwest Florida continue recovering from Hurricane Isaias.

United Is The Way™.