GRAFTON — The Windham Foundation has announced it has established a Grafton Relief Fund of $50,000 to serve residents in the town and immediate surrounding area who were directly affected by Tropical Storm Irene.
The foundation has partnered with two other nonprofits, Grafton Cares and Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA), to administer the funds.
The fund was primarily established through donations from members of the Windham Foundation board of trustees, and was supplemented by members of the Grafton community and guests of the Grafton Inn.
While the historic village of Grafton has recovered from the flooding and all businesses are fully operational, several families in the region still in need are working through damage on their homes and land.
“As a major employer in this area, we felt it was necessary to do what we could to give back to the community,” said Bob Allen, Windham Foundation president.
Those in need of assistance should contact Grafton Cares at 802-869-2674 or SEVCA at 802-722-4575 or toll free at 800-464-9951.