The NV Energy Foundation has approved $100,000 in grants to help northern Nevada residents and families affected by the Hawk Fire and the emergency response to the wildfire.
The funding is divided among three organizations assisting in communities affected by the fire: $50,000 to the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada's Fire Fund, $25,000 to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada and $25,000 to the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada.
The grants come as residents continue recovering from a wildfire that displaced families, destroyed homes and injured members of the community and emergency responders.
"Throughout this event, we saw firsthand just how strong and resilient this community is," said Ryan Bellows, Vice President and General Counsel at NV Energy and NV Energy Foundation board member. "We're grateful to the firefighters, first responders, emergency managers, nonprofit organizations and community partners who worked around the clock to protect our communities and support residents. It's been inspiring to see so many people come together, and we're proud to do our part to help families recover and rebuild. These grants are intended to provide meaningful support to organizations that are helping residents meet immediate needs and move forward," said Bellows.
The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada's Fire Fund provides direct assistance to people affected by the Hawk Fire and other recent wildfires. It works with the American Red Cross and Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada to verify needs, distribute assistance and connect families with additional resources.
The Food Bank of Northern Nevada will use its grant for food distribution in communities affected by evacuations and extended outages, helping provide residents with essential supplies during the recovery.
The American Red Cross of Northern Nevada will use its funding for shelter operations, volunteer mobilization and emergency assistance services for people affected by the fire.
The NV Energy Foundation said it remains committed to supporting the communities it serves and helping northern Nevada recover from the effects of the Hawk Fire.
