_{We’re inspired by the impactful work of Bayou Community Foundation and their recent efforts through the Bayou Recovery Fund for Hurricane Francine Relief. From September 17 - 27th, 2024, BCF awarded grants totaling in $102,700 to eight local nonprofits, each playing a vital role in the recovery of our communities most affected by the storm.}

_{These grants from BCF's Bayou Recovery Fund have gone directly toward food distribution, housing and utility assistance, and the repair of nonprofit facilities, ensuring support reaches those who need it most:}

• _{Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux – $25,000 for Individual/Family Assistance Program to provide help to 50 families for housing repairs, temporary housing, utility and rent payments.}
• _{Second Harvest Food Bank – $25,000 for food and supplies to restock partner food banks and pantries in Lafourche, Terrebonne and Grand Isle.}
• _{TCU Food Bank – $25,000 for food to restock food bank for community distributions.}
• _{Faith Ministries, International – $5,000 for distribution of emergency food and cleaning supplies.}
• _{Fletcher Technical Community College Foundation – $7,000 for Student, Faculty and Staff Emergency Assistance Fund.}
• _{Foundation for Terrebonne General Health System – $10,000 for Employee Recovery Assistance Program.}
• _{Wallace Community Center – $2,500 for food distribution, and to repair and secure the Beyond the Bell Resource Hub facility in Alidore.}
• _{Women’s Restoration – $3,200 to repair damages caused by Hurricane Francine at the group home facility.}