Katrina Fund

As of December 31, 2005, the Katrina Fund had received $36,000 in donations from ClubNet members and their clients. With the Buffini & Company match, the total fund reached $72,000 and was divided equally between The National Association of Realtors Hurricane Relief Fund and Rebuilding Together.

Hurricane Katrina brought devastation to hundreds of thousands of people along the Gulf Coast. It was one of the worst natural disasters in our lifetime, and those who were affected by this tragedy continue to suffer. Fortunately, when Mother Nature is at her worst, the human spirit is at its best.

The Providence Systems Foundation "Katrina Fund" placed a high priority on funding organizations that were able to quickly serve those in need. We selected three avenues for providing relief:

The National Association of Realtors^® Foundation has created the Mississippi Realtor Hurricane Relief Fund specifically designed to:

Assist victims who lack adequate insurance coverage
Assist those who cannot make their mortgage payments
Help cover insurance deductions
Provide temporary housing expenses and financial relief

Rebuilding Together is a national organization whose mission is to serve:

Low-income homeowners
The elderly
Disabled and families with children to rehabilitate their homes

ClubNet member, Colonel Dan Bogojevich, coordinated emergency shipments of water and non-perishable food items to areas of immediate need. He was also instrumental in heading up our Hands of Hope project there..