January 31, 2025 (Greater Washington Area) - Several of the region’s leading community foundations have partnered to launch the DCA Together Relief Fund, a crisis support fund for Flight 5342 and Army Black Hawk Families, in conjunction with the Wichita Foundation. Managed by the Greater Washington Community Foundation, the fund will provide aid to impacted families, first responders, and nonprofit organizations to support the immediate and basic needs, recovery, and healing of impacted families and communities.
The Capital Region Community Foundations (CRCF) is a partnership among ACT for Alexandria, Arlington Community Foundation, Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties, Community Foundation for Northern Virginia, and Greater Washington Community Foundation.
CRCF partners are working in close coordination with federal and local authorities, the Wichita Foundation, and community partners across jurisdictions to determine the best way to support families impacted by this tragedy. The fund will provide immediate and long-term assistance, ensuring that those affected receive the care, resources, and support they need during this difficult time.
The fund will likely provide:
- Direct financial assistance for impacted families to help with funeral costs or to meet their immediate and basic needs (e.g., food, shelter, or other services).
- Resources and support for our region’s first responders and organizations aiding in recovery efforts.
- Support for nonprofits that are providing impacted families with resources such as case management, mental health services, trauma and grief counseling, and other community healing efforts.
Our Greater Washington Community is strongest when we stand together as neighbors helping neighbors. Through the generosity of our community and partners, we will stand united in remembrance and resilience.
Community members looking for a meaningful way to support impacted families can contribute to this effort by visiting http://donate.thecommunityfoundation.org/dcatogether.
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