Support Surfside News
December 10, 2021
We would like to thank you all once again – the donors, and the partners who stepped up – for your overwhelming generosity to the victims and survivors of the building collapse in our community. In moments of tragedy, it is especially moving to experience the kindness of strangers and friends standing together to help. This week, we will …
August 27, 2021
Survivors, families, donors and public are invited to provide feedback SURFSIDE, FL (AUGUST 17, 2021) – The Support Surfside steering committee, in collaboration with the National Compassion Fund (NCF), publishes today the draft protocols and timeline for the distribution of the balance of the Support Surfside funds. These draft protocols – available in English, Spanish, and Hebrew – were approved by the steering …
July 22, 2021
100% of funds raised benefit victims’ families, survivors, and those impacted Surfside, FL | July 22, 2021 – The Support Surfside Fund, a collaboration between The Coral Gables Community Foundation, The Key Biscayne Community Foundation and The Miami Foundation, today announced the volunteer members who will serve on the Support Surfside steering committee, to be chaired by Miami Dade College …
July 19, 2021
Latest donation marks $4.5 million raised for the victims impacted by the collapse of Champlain Towers South SURFSIDE, FL, (JULY 19, 2021) – Support Surfside announced today that the Lennar Foundation has donated $1 million to the Support Surfside Compassion Fund, a collaboration between The Coral Gables Community Foundation, The Key Biscayne Community Foundation, The Miami Foundation, and other partners, to provide …
July 6, 2021
Review the Guidelines and Application This application is for immediate philanthropic aid raised through Support Surfside for those directly impacted by the collapse of the Champlain Towers South Condominium on Thursday, June 24, 2021. This supplements the $310,000 in funds that has already been distributed to victims and organizations on the ground working with the victims of this tragedy. Understanding the urgency of …
July 2, 2021
Currently, funds and resources for housing arrangements, relocation and rebuilding for displaced families directly impacted by the tragedy at Champlain Towers South are being provided directly by FEMA, Florida Department of Emergency Management and are being supported by the Red Cross. As of now, the Red Cross has confirmed that housing is available and has been secured for all families who will be needing this assistance, …
June 27, 2021
The need on the ground is urgent and key organizations across Greater Miami have mobilized to meet immediate needs, coordinating with emergency service personnel to support those affected. Thanks to the generosity of over 6,500 donors, Support Surfside is awarding $155,000 in initial grants to 8 nonprofit organizations so they may continue to provide relief services including support for basic …
June 24, 2021
As more information becomes available, we will update this page. A Family Assistance Center is open at the Surfside Recreational Center at 9301 Collins Ave. for individuals who are unable to locate relatives who live in the building. Town of Surfside: Emergency Closings & Cancellations Town of Surfside: Volunteer Information & Donations Miami-Dade County: Champlain Towers (South) Partial Building Collapse …