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Casey DeSantis, the wife of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, announced Wednesday that a state charitable effort was activated to help victims of Hurricane Ian, which slammed into southwest Florida as a powerful Category 4 storm.
The Volunteer Florida Foundation, a charitable organization that pledged to use only $30,000 to cover administrative costs, activated The Florida Disaster Fund, WPLG-TV reported. People can donate directly to help people affected by the hurricane, Florida’s first lady said in a statement.
The Florida Disaster Fund is the state’s official private fund, established to provide financial assistance to communities affected in times of emergency or disaster.
“The governor and I are thankful for the graciousness of those looking to assist Florida’s communities in their time of need,” Casey DeSantis said in a news releaseabout the public-private partnership. “I am pleased to announce that Volunteer Florida has activated the Florida Disaster Fund so that people can …
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