Colorado Flood Relief

During the last few days, Colorado has been hit by unprecedented rain producing deadly and destructive floods, mud slides and high water. The flooding has covered 4500 square miles - equal to the entire State of Connecticut - isolating several communities. So far six people have lost their lives and over 18,000 homes have been destroyed or damaged. The cost estimates are approaching 20 billion dollars.

Rotarians are asking how they can help the Colorado flood victims. The answer: Give NOW!.

The Denver Rotary Club Foundation has agreed to serve as the repository for donations to the Colorado Rotary Flood Disaster Relief Fund. The money raised will be dispersed to national or local foundations or to Rotary Clubs in a position to quickly and effectively assist victims of this disaster along the entire Colorado Front Range.

We are especially pleased to report The Denver Rotary Club Foundation will generously match the first $5,000 donated to the Fund. We encourage other Rotary Clubs to consider matching member donations. A Committee comprised of members of District 5450 and The Denver Rotary Club Foundation will determine the beneficiaries of the funds. Our intent is to quickly place the money in the hands of national or local foundations and other credible organizations including Rotary Clubs in a position to provide maximum benefit to the victims. '

We respectfully ask you to please make your donation online at Denver Rotary Club Foundation.  A Relief Fund donation link can also be found on their website at www.drcf.denverrotary.org. Online donations will provide you with an instant tax receipt, as well as allow us to report back to our Clubs total giving by their club members, if desired.

If you need to send a check, please make it payable to the Denver Rotary Club Foundation with "Flood Disaster

Relief Fund" in the memo line. Mail to:

Colorado Rotary Flood Disaster Relief Fund

c/o The Denver Rotary Club Foundation

1900 Grant Street, Suite 850, Denver, CO 80203

If your contribution is less than $250.00, your cancelled check is your receipt. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this donation. The Denver Rotary Club Foundation is a 501(c)(3), not for profit organization; Federal Tax ID is# 23-7154562.