Broadcasters Foundation To The Rescue!
Given the historic amount of rain that continues to pound the Greater Houston area, courtesy of tropical storm Harvey, radio stations throughout Texas, Louisiana and surrounding areas continue their heroic non-stop efforts to keep their local communities safe and listeners adequately informed. The Broadcasters Foundation of America is encouraging any broadcasters who have been adversely affected by the former Hurricane Harvey to find out if they qualify for emergency aid by completing the emergency grant request form online.
The Broadcasters Foundation’s emergency relief program distributes one-time grants of $1,000 each after a disaster, such as a hurricane, tornado, fire, flood or other serious misfortune. The expedited emergency grant application process is streamlined to provide assistance as quickly as possible. The Broadcasters Foundation works closely with state broadcast associations to ensure that colleagues who are in need know about the Foundation and that they can apply for aid. The Texas and Louisiana Broadcasters Associations already have been contacted and are working with the Broadcasters Foundation to get the message to broadcasters in their area who might need help
“The Broadcasters Foundation is a safety net in an emergency,” said Dan Mason, Chairman of the Broadcasters Foundation. “When a colleague’s roof is suddenly blown away, their belongings destroyed, or their families displaced, the Broadcasters Foundation can step in quickly. We need everyone in our business to help us ensure that all broadcasters in need are aware of the Broadcasters Foundation.” For over 70 years, the Broadcasters Foundation has distributed millions of dollars to thousands of needy broadcasters and their families. To learn more or to donate, please contact the Broadcasters Foundation at 212-373-8250 or info@thebfoa.org. And in the meantime, please take a few moments and make a donation to the American Red Cross Hurricane Harvey Relief effort. You can also quickly donate $10 by texting HARVEY to 90999.
