Though the Blue Fox Den is virtual, Florida is our home state. Southwest Florida in particular holds a special place in our hearts - it’s where we got our start, won our first clients, and hired our first team members. The devastation we see from Hurricane Ian's destructive path is hard to process. The effects are unbelievably tragic, and it will be a long road back to anything remotely normal in Southwest Florida.
We stand with our team and our community to do whatever we can to help.
If you are looking for ways to aid recovery efforts, below are some resources we’ve compiled. If you have time, talent, or treasure to donate to support these organizations serving in the wake of Hurricane Ian, please do. We’ve also included some resources to help those affected stay connected and updated.
💙Support and Donate 💙
Statewide & General Relief
American Red Cross - Hurricane Ian Relief | redcross.org
Volunteer Florida is the state’s lead agency for volunteerism and national service. This organization has compiled a variety of opportunities through its Volunteer Connect platform. Click here to find ways to volunteer and assist those in need from the devastation of Hurricane Ian.
🦊Support Blue Fox Clients in Florida - They Need Your Help More than Ever!
Natural disasters rightfully take our focus when they hit, but that tends to pull focuses from the causes in our communities that rely on fundraising for general support. Please consider donating to at least one of our dear clients in the Florida Den.
CREW Land & Water Trust
Dedicated to the preservation and stewardship of the water resources and natural communities in and around the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (CREW) in Southwest Florida. | crewtrust.org
Earn to Learn Florida
Empowers low- to moderate-income students to successfully complete college. | earntolearnfl.org
Friends of Foster Children Forever
Providing foster children in Southwest Florida with targeted educational and enrichment opportunities to allow each child to fulfill his/her potential. | friendsoffosterchildren.net
Henegar Center Performing Arts Center
The Henegar Center entertains, educates, and enriches by producing the highest quality performing arts experiences. | henegarcenter.com
Jacksonville Civic Council
Shaping Jacksonville’s future as a premier national and international city. | jaxciviccouncil.com
Marine Resources Council / Save the Indian River Lagoon
Improve water quality and to protect and restore the fish and wildlife resources of the Indian River Lagoon (Space Coast), coastal waters, inshore reefs, and the watershed by advocating and using sound science, education and the involvement of the public at large. | savetheirl.org/
My Autism Connection
A member-driven organization that offers services for autistic adults ages 18-50 across Southwest Florida. | myautismconnection.net
Reinvented Magazine
Supporting young women in STEM on the Space Coast and beyond. | www.reinventedmagazine.com
South Brevard Sharing Center
A community agency on a mission to support, strengthen and empower families to achieve self-sufficiency in south Brevard County. | www.mysbsc.org
STARability Foundation
Transforming the lives of individuals with disabilities through social, vocational, and educational connections to the community while strengthening awareness and respect for individual abilities. | starability.org
💥Direct Impact Assistance💥
If you were directly affected by Hurricane Ian, this section is for you.
FEMA
Thousands of FEMA and federal personnel are working alongside Florida National Guard and other state response and emergency managers to support recovery from Ian. Here is more information on how FEMA continues to respond to Hurricane Ian.
Apply for Disaster Assistance
If you have been affected by Hurricane Ian in Florida, apply for assistance at www.disasterassistance.gov or call 800-621-3362.
Call the FL SAIL - State Assistance Information Line - for up-to-date information on state assistance at 800-342-3557.
