The Trend-Arlington Community Association and West Carleton Disaster Relief were two major players in the relief efforts of the September 2018 tornadoes.
Category: Community Crises
During the 19th annual Community Builder of the Year Awards, Erin Benjamin received the Ambassador Award for her leadership in the music industry as well as being a leader in the Ottawa tornado relief efforts.
Over the past eight months, United Way has invested in neighbourhoods affected by the tornadoes to ensure long-term resilience and mental health recovery.
United Ways are committed to working together after events like this spring’s flooding, and we encourage others to join this collaboration.
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This generosity means residents affected by September tornadoes have access to mental health supports and more.
There will be a public meeting of community groups involved in the After the Storm table on November 15, 2018.
$211,000 will help neighbourhoods that were hardest hit by tornadoes on September 21.
