After recent flooding in West Allis, a new non-profit, the West Allis Community Impact Partnership and Foundation, has stepped in to help those affected. Launched with an endorsement from the city, but operating as an independent entity, the foundation is making strides towards easing the aftermath of the flood. The City of West Allis has lent its digital voice to amplify the foundation's cause until its own digital platforms take root. According to information on the city's website, the foundation's current mission pivots towards providing immediate flood relief.
Community members and businesses are encouraged to donate, with the comfort in knowing their contributions will directly aid their neighbors. Options for donations are designed to be flexible: contributors can earmark funds for specific needs or trust the foundation to allocate their donations where they're needed most through the general relief fund. In the heat of the West Allis Fire Fighters Charity and a community Weenie Roast marshalled by local Alderpersons, including Halvorsen, Nowak, and Nowling, a collective $10,800 was raised, painting a portrait of community solidarity, as reported by the City of West Allis.
Funds are being stewarded by the Foundation's Flood Relief Task Force, who will gauge disbursement strategies with diligence. While engaging with data from the OpenGov form, this group is entrusted with a multifaceted task: managing funds, tracking receipts, and keeping the public apprised of every dollar's journey. Through the efforts of the Task Force, and with the Foundation Board's nod, the path from donation to aid follows a rigorously methodical and transparent trail, as stated by the Foundation Board, as stated by the City of West Allis.
For those looking to contribute financially, the Community Impact Partnership and Foundation have made it convenient. They've outlined several methods for residents to offer support, whether by check addressed to City Hall, cash delivered to designated WaterStone Bank locations, or securely online through the bank's website. With their 501(c)(3) status pending, the foundation assures that all donations are locked into West Allis's revival and its future resilience. The foundation’s proactive approach, as they describe it, is not merely a response to emergencies, but an investment "in long-term initiatives that make West Allis a stronger, more resilient community," as per the City of West Allis.
