Community Foundation of Lyon County Activates Disaster Recovery Fund

The Community Foundation of Lyon County has activated the Disaster Recovery Fund to support recovery efforts for those impacted by the flooding in Lyon County. Donations are now being accepted.

The Disaster Recovery Fund aims to provide financial resources to address short, intermediate, and long-term recovery needs in the Lyon County area. The fund will support local organizations and non-profits that are directly assisting individuals and families affected by the flooding.

Contributions to the Disaster Recovery Fund can be made online at www.siouxlandcommmunityfoundation.org/affiliate/community-foundation-of-lyon-county, delivered to any Peoples Bank location, or mailed to the Community Foundation of Lyon County c/o Siouxland Community Foundation, 4425 Singing Hills Blvd. STE 100, Sioux City, IA 51106. The Community Foundation of Lyon County is an affiliate fund of the Siouxland Community Foundation.

Community donations will enable non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations and public agencies (including local city or county government units, and faith-based organizations) that meet grant criteria to apply for grants to support relief and recovery efforts. Applications will be accepted and processed on a rolling basis until further notice. Grants will be awarded based on available resources. The grant application will be available under “Lyon County” at https://siouxlandcommunityfoundation.org/grants/.

For more information about the Community Foundation of Lyon County Disaster Recovery Fund, please contact 712-470-6508 or visit www.lyonedia.com.