Local 5 Live: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region helps drive tornado recovery

(WFRV)- If you’ve been wondering how to make a lasting impact on people affected by the July tornado in the valley, this is a great, trusted option.

In this segment, Curt Detjen, president & CEO of the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, discusses the Community Response Fund and working with two other area partners, United Way Fox Cities and Oshkosh Area Community Foundation. Curt talks about how things with the fund have been going, noting that these groups acted quickly after the storm, and he shares what kinds of needs the fund will address, with both short-term and long-term needs in mind. Curt explains why monetary donations are important to the continued recovery, how you can donate, and what the first step is for someone in need of help after the tornado.

To donate, simply use your phone to scan the QR code for a direct link.

To learn more about the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, head to cffoxvalley.org.

Watch the segment here.