Long-Term Recovery Fund for Larimer County Floods
The floods in Larimer County in September 2013 have destroyed or damaged countless homes and displaced thousands of residents in Estes Park, Loveland and surrounding communities.
Now that we are in the recovery phase of this disaster, many displaced individuals and families have a long road ahead to stability. In response to their ongoing needs, United Way of Larimer County has established the Long-Term Recovery Fund. This fund was originally established in July 2012 in response to the High Park and Woodland Heights wildfires. All contributions to the Long-Term Recovery Fund received after September 13, 2013 will be used to support Larimer County residents affected by the September 2013 flooding.
“Many in our communities here in Larimer County have lost so much, and we know they will not be made whole overnight,” said Gordan Thibedeau, President & CEO of United Way of Larimer County. “There will be unmet needs that our community can address over time. The Long-Term Recovery Fund will be used to see that families facing ongoing hardships are not forgotten after this disaster has faded from the headlines.”
The Long-Term Recovery Fund is administered by Long-Term Recovery Group of Northern Colorado (LTRG-NoCo), which is made up of more than 50 nonprofit agencies, government organizations, faith-based groups and concerned citizens. The Fund will be used specifically for long-term recovery needs of Larimer County residents affected by the floods. United Way of Larimer County is serving as the fiscal agent for the Fund.
Your gift to the Long-Term Recovery Fund will be used to support long-term recovery efforts in Larimer County to rebuild lives and provide stability to individuals and families affected by the flooding in Larimer County in September 2013. Long-term recovery needs addressed by the Fund will include such items as temporary and transitional housing and transportation needs. Additional long-term recovery items will be included, as the eventual scope of the community needs are revealed.
**Interested in volunteering to help during the recovery effort? Call 2-1-1 from a land line (or 970-407-7066) from a cell phone to register to help.
How to Donate to the Fund
- Donate By Phone: Call United Way of Larimer County at 970-407-7000 with a credit card number.
- Donate By Mail: Donations via mail may be sent to United Way of Larimer County, 424 Pine Street, Suite 102, Fort Collins, CO, 80524 (be sure to note Long-Term Recovery Fund in the memo line)
- Donate Online: Click here to make a secure online donation. On the donation page, please indicate that you would like your donation to be designated to “Long-Term Recovery Fund (Larimer County Floods)” in the drop-down menu.
(Please note: The full amount of your online gift is tax-deductible through our online donation processor, Network for Good, who utilizes 3% of your gift for processing costs.)
Thanks to our generous partners, we've been able to fund more than $1 million to flood affected residents in Larimer County. Total Amount Donated by Long Term Recovery Fund and LTRG Partners as of February 19th, 2015:
