Kentucky organization offers financial assistance to those impacted by disaster

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Kentucky Realtors Relief Foundation steps up when disaster strikes, something they’ve been recently having to do more than expected.

“This latest disaster was in my hometown. Even though I’m currently in Louisville, Kentucky, now, I was born and raised in London, and I had several classmates who lost their houses and lost everything,” said Kentucky Realtors Relief Foundation president Ann Elizabeth Delahanty.

The Kentucky Realtors Relief Foundation is pitching in for those impacted by the recent tornadoes. For this group, there’s a goal bigger than just real estate. It’s all about helping communities in Kentucky recover.

“We weren’t expecting at the beginning of the year to have three disasters. The fact that we’re able to quickly gather the funds, get the word out, and help people with their housing needs has been incredible,” Delahanty said.

They’re doing this by using $100,000 in relief funding to help impacted families recover.

“We can provide up to $1,000 in housing assistance, so if you’ve been displaced and you have a hotel bill or you need help with whatever your rental payment was or your mortgage payment, that’s what. That’s where we’re here to help,” Delahanty said.

It’s a service that goes towards the community’s recovery, but the group has also gotten to help through boots-on-the-ground service, taking vital supplies to those impacted.

To apply for assistance or to donate to the mission, follow this link.