Broadcasters whose own lives and property have been damaged by flood in Louisiana and wildfires in California are getting help from the Broadcasters Foundation of America, an organization that helps radio and television professionals in acute need. Emergency grants already have been awarded to broadcasters in Louisiana from Cumulus Media, Guaranty Broadcasting, Nexstar Broadcasting, Raycom […]
Broadcasters whose own lives and property have been damaged by flood in Louisiana and wildfires in California are getting help from the Broadcasters Foundation of America, an organization that helps radio and television professionals in acute need.
Emergency grants already have been awarded to broadcasters in Louisiana from Cumulus Media, Guaranty Broadcasting, Nexstar Broadcasting, Raycom Media, Townsquare Media and others.
Requests for aid from Louisiana flood victims are coming in almost hourly, and the Foundation is reviewing completed applications immediately to rapidly deliver emergency grants to those who are approved, according to a statement from the foundation.
“It’s imperative that we get these emergency funds into the hands of broadcasters within days,” said Dan Mason, the foundation’s chairman.
The Broadcasters Foundation has distributed millions of dollars in aid to thousands of broadcasters and their families who lost their livelihood through a catastrophic event, debilitating disease, or unforeseen family tragedy.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the foundation acted speedily to award $250,000 in one-time emergency grants of $1,000 each to 250 broadcasters. The foundation also moved quickly following the tornadoes in Joplin, Missouri and Hurricane Sandy in the New York area.
Donations can be made as a personal gift and corporate contributions are accepted.
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