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Gulf Coast Recovery Task Force
In September 2005, after the devastating impact of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Philanthropy New York created the Gulf Coast Recovery Initiative—an extraordinary effort to galvanize the philanthropic community's response to the disasters.
The objectives of the initiative were to:
- equip foundations, corporations, and individual donors with information and resources necessary to most effectively respond to both the immediate and long-term needs of the communities affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita;
- facilitate collaboration among grantmakers;
- share knowledge about the benefits of collaboration; and
- glean recommended practices that donors can apply to other natural disasters in the future.
The driving force behind the Gulf Coast Initiative was the 50-plus member Gulf Coast Recovery Task Force, representing private, public, and corporate philanthropic organizations, as well as national and local business and philanthropic organizations.
The Task Force:
- gathered and distilled information to inform existing and effective philanthropic practices and opportunities in the hurricane-affected areas;
- disseminated the information to current and prospective donors; and
- facilitated cooperative efforts.
Read more about the Task Force's activities and resources below.
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In This Area
- Best Practices in Disaster Grantmaking Report
This report shares knowledge about philanthropic responses to the hurricanes that were deemed, by both funders and grant recipients, to be “successful,” and makes recommendations for future philanthropic intervention following such disasters. - Donors' Guide to Gulf Coast Relief and Recovery
A comprehensive manual on the relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts in the Gulf Coast. - Learning Forums and Informal Breakfast Series
The Task Force convened meetings and events to promote information-sharing and collaboration between Philanthropy New York members and other key audiences, and to expand donor opportunities. - Task Force Members
More than 50 representatives of private, public, and corporate philanthropic organizations, as well as national and local business and philanthropic organizations. - Newsletters
Monthy updates from a variety of sources on the ongoing rebuilding efforts in the Gulf Coast.