NC5 partners with Community Foundation to help families affected by explosion
Jason Lamb
and last updated 2021-01-20 11:10:25-05
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) â NewsChannel 5 has partnered with the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (CFMT) to establish the âNashville Neighbors Fundâ to support downtown residents and businesses affected by the Christmas Day explosion along the riverfront.
The CFMT said grants from the Nashville Neighbors Fund will be made to nonprofits providing services for both the immediate and long-term needs arising from the explosion.
âOur work helps free nonprofits up to concentrate on delivering vital services while we connect generosity with need and our community sets out to rebuild. We know when disasters strike, there are no quick fixes,â said Ellen Lehman, president of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.
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