(Red Oak, Iowa) – The Montgomery County Community Foundation has established the Montgomery County Disaster Relief Fund to assist residents affected by the devastating tornadoes and flooding that hit our community on May 21, 2024. The Disaster Relief Fund, established in collaboration with the Montgomery Disaster Relief Committee, Emergency Management Services, city officials, and other local organizations, will be used to address urgent needs, including temporary housing, food, clothing, and medical expenses, as well as long-term recovery efforts.

Montgomery County Community Foundation Board Chair Kevin Britten says “We are deeply committed to helping our neighbors recover from this tragic event. The Montgomery County Disaster Relief Fund is a way for our community
to come together and provide much-needed support to those who have suffered significant losses.”

How to Donate

Donations can be made easily and securely via credit card on the Montgomery County Community Foundation’s
website: https://bit.ly/MontgomeryCountyDisasterRelief.

Additionally, contributions via check can be made at the following locations:

Red Oak:
• Houghton State Bank
• First Interstate Bank
• Bank Iowa

Stanton:
• First Interstate Bank

Villisca:
• Bank Iowa

Every donation, no matter the size, will make a significant impact on the lives of those affected by this disaster. Once
$1,500 is raised, a $500 grant from the Iowa Council of Foundations will be provided to the fund through the Disaster
Recovery Matching Grants program.

For more information about the Montgomery County Disaster Relief Fund or the Montgomery County Community
Foundation, please visit the website (SWIowaFoundations.org) or contact Sarah Beth Ray at 402-704-7245 or
sarahbeth@omahafoundation.org

About the Montgomery County Community Foundation

The Montgomery County Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Omaha Community Foundation, is dedicated to
improving the quality of life for all residents of Montgomery County through charitable giving, community leadership,
and strategic grantmaking. Our commitment to responding to community needs is unwavering, especially in times of
crisis.