The Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa, Inc. (CDC of Tampa) has been awarded a $989,563 grant from the American Red Cross to launch the Tampa Bay Long-Term Disaster Recovery Center initiative.
In partnership with the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church, the project aims to empower under-served and vulnerable communities in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties to better prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters.
“This funding represents a significant step forward in building disaster resilience in our communities,” said Ernest Coney, Jr., CEO of CDC of Tampa. Read more at www.flcourier.com.
