2021 TORNADO DISASTER
Relief Grants
On the night of December 10, 2021, tornados swept across western Kentucky, leaving unimaginable loss of life and property.
True to its mission and legacy, the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels is working to assist residents in the region as they rebuild their lives as best they can.
The day after the tornados hit, Colonels Shannon, Kristy, and Amy Ralston extended a $2 million challenge to the Colonels. The Honorable Order immediately matched $1 million of that, asking Colonels to match the remaining $1 million.
We are pausing on releasing additional tornado relief funding at this time as we develop relationships with representatives in the region and monitor how other funders are allocating their resources. If your organization was affected by the tornados or is providing relief services in western Kentucky, please email EPatterson@KyColonels.org for additional information.
Below is a list of organizations that have received emergency grants.
wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Name | Description | City |
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1 | April | 29/05/2024 04:37 PM | April | 29/05/2024 04:37 PM | Aspire Appalachia | Aspire Appalachia is a nonprofit organization that focuses on helping the neglected animals and individuals of the Appalachian region. They are helping nonprofits in the affected areas because they have experience with disasters and they want to provide long term relief after all of the immediate assistance ends. | Jackson |
2 | April | 29/05/2024 04:37 PM | April | 29/05/2024 04:37 PM | Caldwell County Animal Shelter | The Caldwell County Animal Shelter is run by all volunteers to help save animals in Princeton. They are providing medical needs for pets, feeding pets brought in, and housing the pets lost as a result of the tornadoes. | Princeton |
3 | April | 29/05/2024 04:37 PM | April | 29/05/2024 04:37 PM | Caldwell County Long Term Recovery Group | The Caldwell County Long Term Recovery Group is a coalition of community groups and institutions that will cooperatively coordinate their response, resources, preparedness planning, and training in response to the December 10 tornados and in the event of future disasters. They provide case management, mental health, spiritual care, financial, and material assistance. | Princeton |
4 | April | 29/05/2024 04:37 PM | April | 29/05/2024 04:37 PM | Camp GRAVES | Camp GRAVES' mission is to provide rent free, short and/or midterm housing to tornado victims for up to 18 months. They also provide resources such as education classes, trainings, and more for their community. After the immediate need is met, the camp will continue to provide emergency housing and assistance in the case of future disasters. | Water Valley |
5 | April | 29/05/2024 04:37 PM | April | 29/05/2024 04:37 PM | Community Kitchen | The Community Kitchen provides meals to those in the Paducah area as well as a place to shower and do laundry. They are helping to feed those in need. | Paducah |
6 | April | 29/05/2024 04:37 PM | April | 29/05/2024 04:37 PM | Crossroads Missions | Crossroads Missions, located in Louisville, exists to connect people with basic human needs and to connect volunteers to organizations that provide services through partnerships that create a sustainable impact. They are meeting the basic needs through partnering with Habitat for Humanity and local churches to help with construction. | Louisville |
7 | April | 29/05/2024 04:37 PM | April | 29/05/2024 04:37 PM | DAV Chapter #118 | The DAV Chapter in Benton provides assistance to veterans and their families in Marshall and Calloway Counties. They are helping to provide immediate needs to homeless veterans and is providing medical cards for veterans lost in the storms or due to homelessness. | Benton |
8 | April | 29/05/2024 04:37 PM | April | 29/05/2024 04:37 PM | Feeding America, Kentucky's Heartland | Feeding America's mission is to serve those in need by acquiring and distributing donated food, grocery items, and other commodities. They are providing support to 23 Kentucky counties affected by the tornadoes. | Elizabethtown |
9 | April | 29/05/2024 04:37 PM | April | 29/05/2024 04:37 PM | Generations Adult Day Services | Generation Adult Day Services mission is to deliver services and activities that promote health and well-being by providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment to adults with physical or mental challenges.The funds provided will help them purchase supplies and furniture for their new building. | Mayfield |
10 | April | 29/05/2024 04:37 PM | April | 29/05/2024 04:37 PM | Happy Feet Equals Learning Feet | The mission and purpose of Happy Feet Equals Learning Feet is to provide high-quality athletic shoes to disadvantaged students. They are providing shoes for children in western Kentucky. | Morganfield |
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