Rebuild 850 gets $250,000 donation but organizers say area still needs more support
Rebuild 850, an initiative formed in November by two former Florida House speakers and several nonprofits, announced the
"The outpouring from
Former Florida House Speakers
The initiative includes a website, www.rebuild850.org, where people can donate money or volunteer aid for those in need.
"There's still a lot left to be done," Weatherford said. "We need friends and neighbors from across the state ... citizens of
The first help came fast:
"We're glad to see Capital be a part of this much-needed effort in the area we serve," said
Donations to Rebuild 850 are administered by Volunteer
Including the latest check from
Mica said his organization is making sure money goes where it's needed most.
"It's just direct assistance," Mica said. "And we don't want to spend money on what the state or federal government is going to fix."
In addition to requesting donations, Rebuild 850 advocates for tourism and business investment in the
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Former
"Government funding is only part of the solution," Koon said. "We must continue to work ... to donate, volunteer, visit and invest."
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