The Regions Foundation, a nonprofit initiative of Regions Bank, announced a $25,000 donation to support immediate and long-term recovery efforts following an EF-4 tornado that destroyed areas in Beauregard, Smiths Station and nearby communities on Sunday.
From the $25,000 contribution, a $15,000 portion will be allocated toward the newly created Lee County Tornado Recovery Fund administered by the Community Foundation of East Alabama.
The remaining $10,000 will be set aside to address long-term challenges as the rebuilding of communities moves forward in the weeks and months to come.
The announcement came Thursday.
“Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation are committed to supporting our communities in times of need,” said Rett Moncrief, Auburn-Opelika Market Executive for Regions Bank. “Our community has experienced great loss and destruction, but we have also been inspired to see neighbors help neighbors in every possible way. That is the spirit of Lee County and Alabama. Regions is proud to be a part of these communities, and we will stand with our neighbors throughout the recovery process.”
Regions Foundation’s contribution will also be used to support grants for local nonprofit organizations that are working to meet a variety of disaster-recovery needs.
“During this crisis, we are working to provide support to help our neighbors in need,” said Barbara Patton, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of East Alabama. “Our tornado recovery fund will support impacted communities and residents in Lee County throughout this difficult time. The strength of our community is clear as recovery gets underway, and we are grateful to the Regions Foundation for stepping up to help the people of Lee County.”
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